Quick Italian Beef Noodle Soup

An, easy, full of flavor soup that is done in 20 mins.! On occasion, I add 8 ozs. of Velveeta or White American cheese melted in at the end for a thicker, cheesey soup.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans Italian stewed tomatoes or 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic
• 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 (16 ounce) can  mixed vegetables or 1 1⁄2 cups  frozen mixed vegetables
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  cup  uncooked  medium egg noodles
•  grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Brown beef and onion; drain.
2. Mix together browned beef and onion, tomatoes, broth, vegetables and seasonings in a Dutch oven or soup kettle.
3. Bring to a boil; add noodles.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until noodles are done.
5. Serve in bowls topped with grated Parmesan cheese (opt.).