Classic Venus De Milo Soup

There are several versions of this soup. I have tried 3 of them and this one, which was passed down to me from my mom, is my favorite.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 -1 1⁄4 lb ground beef
• 1 (32 ounce) box chicken broth
• 4  cups water
• 1 (1 1/4ounce) envelope  French onion soup mix
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 -3  stalks celery, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) bag  frozen mixed vegetables
• 2⁄3 cup small shell pasta (or other small pasta)
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1  dash  hot pepper sauce

Directions

1. In a large pot brown ground beef.
2. Drain fat.
3. Add broth, water, celery, soup mix and tomatoes.
4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
5. Add pasta and frozen vegetables, along with worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce, and cook for 10 minutes more.
6. Serve with parmesan cheese, if desired.