Frank-Veggie Hot Pot
["1 lb. hot dogs", "1 (10 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth plus water to equal 3 c. liquid", "1 c. elbow macaroni", "1 tsp. dried basil leaves", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. black pepper", "1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables", "1 small onion, diced", "1/3 c. sour cream", "1/3 c. mayonnaise (optional)", "1/3 c. chopped parsley", "1/3 c. chopped chives or green pepper"]
["Bring broth and water to boil; add macaroni and spices. Return to boil; cook 5 minutes.", "Stir in hot dogs, vegetables and onion; simmer 5 minutes longer until macaroni is tender, vegetables are cooked and water is almost absorbed.", "Fold in sour cream and mayonnaise if used.", "Garnish with parsley, chives and/or green pepper."]
["hot dogs", "chicken broth plus water", "elbow macaroni", "basil", "salt", "black pepper", "frozen mixed vegetables", "onion", "sour cream", "mayonnaise", "parsley", "chives"]