Ditalini Vegetable Soup

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 8 ounces ditalini
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
• 4 cups tomato juice or 2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons beef bouillon
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon marjoram
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a large soup pot, brown ground beef. drain.
• 2 stir in remaining ingredients excepting pasta and cheese. bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
• 3 add ditalini and simmer another 10 minutes.
• 4 serve with parmesan cheese if desired.