Beefy Harvest Soup

Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Ingredients:

  1. 1 lb. ground beef
  2. 4 cups water
  3. 1 can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
  4. 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
  5. 4 teaspoons instant beef bouillon granules
  6. 1 cup uncooked large elbow macaroni
  7. 6 ounces smoked beef sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  8. salt
  9. pepper
Directions:

Brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon.

Meanwhile combine water, tomatoes, mixed vegetables and bouillon granules in large saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni and ground beef; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in sausage; continue simmering 2 to 4 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.

Recipe provided by National Cattlemen's Beef Association


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