Beef Pasta Soup

Fabulous, quick and hearty soup! It's ready in no time and is so tasty. I think I found this in a Light & Tasty Magazine a few years back, but not sure. For the frozen vegetables in garlic sauce, I use Green Giant, which comes in a bigger bag..I use the whole thing. Hope you enjoy!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 (16 ounce) package  frozen vegetables and pasta (in garlic sauce)
• 1 1⁄2 cups tomato juice
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2  teaspoons  italian seasoning

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
2. Add the broth, frozen pasta with vegetables, tomato juice, tomatoes and Italian seasoning, bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
4. Serve with parmesan cheese if desired.