Quick Beef Noodle Soup

This is great for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy and very hearty!! I got this out of Quick Cooking magazine.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1 (46 ounce) can  V8 vegetable juice
• 1 (2 ounce) envelope  onion soup mix
• 1 (3 ounce) package  beef-flavor ramen noodles
• 1 (16 ounce) package  frozen mixed vegetables

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink.
2. Drain.
3. Stir in V8 juice, soup mix, contents of ramen seasoning packet and mixed vegetables.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
6. Return to a boil.
7. Stir in ramen noodles.
8. Cook for 3 minutes or until ramen is tender.
9. To freeze: Place in a rigid container and freeze.
10. To heat: Thaw, place in a saucepan and stir until heated through.