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ABC Soup

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 quarts tomato juice
1 can (15 ounces) mixed vegetables, undrained
1 cup water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 cup alphabet pasta or small pasta
Salt and pepper to taste

In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the
meat is no longer pink; drain. Add tomato juice, vegetables, water
and bouillon; bring to a boil. Add pasta. Cook, uncovered, for 6-8
minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring frequently. Add salt and

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pepper. If you don't have small pasta on hand for ABC Soup, use
quick-cooking barley or instant rice. Cook until tender. If you're
out of bouillon cubes, 2 teaspoons of bouillon granules can be used
instead.

Yield: 10-12 servings (2-3/4 quarts).