Hearty Macaroni Vegetable Soup

Name: Hearty Macaroni Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 7 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (1.4 ounces) vegetable soup mix; 1 envelope (.6 ounce) cream of chicken soup mix; 2 cans (5-1/2 ounces each) spicy tomato juice; 4 cups water; 2 cans (15 ounces each) mixed vegetables, drained; Dash crushed red pepper flakes; Dash dried minced garlic; 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

With just moments of prep time, this hearty soup truly couldn't be easier to make. Simply open up the ingredients, pour 'em in and dinner's practically done! —Metzel Turley, South Charleston, West Virginia

Ingredients

1 package (1.4 ounces) vegetable soup mix
1 envelope (.6 ounce) cream of chicken soup mix
2 cans (5-1/2 ounces each) spicy tomato juice
4 cups water
2 cans (15 ounces each) mixed vegetables, drained
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
Dash dried minced garlic
1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

Directions

In a Dutch oven, combine soup mixes and tomato juice. Stir in the water, mixed vegetables, pepper flakes and garlic; bring to a boil. Add macaroni. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally.