Quick Homemade Vegetable Soup
["12 oz. ground chuck", "1 medium onion, chopped", "1 clove garlic, minced", "1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes (stewed)", "1 (14 1/2 oz.) can beef broth", "2 c. water", "3 Tbsp. minced parsley", "1 tsp. basil", "black pepper to taste", "1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables", "1/2 c. small pasta shapes (such as alphabets)"]
["In a 4 or 5-quart pan, brown ground beef, onion and garlic over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes; drain fat.", "Add tomatoes, broth, water, oregano, basil and pepper.", "Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes.", "Add vegetables and pasta.", "Cook, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes.", "Add parsley.", "Makes 4 servings."]
["ground chuck", "onion", "clove garlic", "tomatoes", "beef broth", "water", "parsley", "basil", "black pepper", "frozen mixed vegetables", "pasta"]