Quick Beef Minestrone Soup
["1 lb. beef tip steak, cut 1/8 inch thick", "1 pkg. frozen mixed vegetables (10 oz.)", "1/2 c. uncooked elbow macaroni", "grated Parmesan cheese (optional)", "3 c. water", "1 can Italian style diced tomatoes (14 1/2 oz.)", "2 tsp. instant beef bouillon", "1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves"]
["In 3 quart pan, combine water, vegetables, tomatoes, pasta, bouillon and basil.", "Bring to boil; reduce heat to low.", "Simmer uncovered 10 minutes until pasta is tender.", "Stir beef into simmering soup.", "Immediately remove from heat.", "Cover and let stand 5 minutes.", "Sprinkle with cheese, if desired."]
["beef tip steak", "mixed vegetables", "elbow macaroni", "Parmesan cheese", "water", "Italian style diced tomatoes", "instant beef bouillon", "basil"]