Hearty Hamburger Noodle Soup

Name: Hearty Hamburger Noodle Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts).
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 6 cups water; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables; 1 can (14 -1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 package (6-3/4 ounces) beef pasta dinner mix; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

"This thick soup, chock-full of veggies and noodles, satisfies my husband's appetite after a busy day on the farm," reports Julie Green of Hull, Iowa. "It's especially handy for us to make because we raise our own beef."

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
6 cups water
1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
1 can (14 -1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (6-3/4 ounces) beef pasta dinner mix
1 bay leaf
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer until pasta is tender. Discard bay leaf.