Beef Macaroni Soup

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup onion diced
6 cups beef broth
14 ounces diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 ½ cups elbow macaroni uncooked
1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables

DIRECTIONS:

Step1: In a large soup pot brown beef and onion until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
Step2: Add broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Simmer 5 minutes.
Step3: Stir in macaroni noodles and vegetables, simmer an additional 8 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
Step4: Serve with shredded cheese if desired.