Quick And Hearty Soup
["1 lb. ground beef", "1 can tomatoes", "1 pkg. frozen mixed vegetables", "3 c. water", "1 envelope dry onion soup mix", "1 tsp. salt (optional)", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1/2 c. uncooked elbow macaroni"]
["In large saucepan, brown ground beef; drain off excess fat. Cut up tomatoes slightly.", "Add beef, along with mixed vegetables, water, onion soup mix, salt and pepper.", "Bring to a boil.", "Stir in macaroni, then lower heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Serves 6."]
["ground beef", "tomatoes", "mixed vegetables", "water", "onion soup", "salt", "pepper", "elbow macaroni"]