Beefy Harvest Soup

Ingredients:

Beef 1 pound ground
Water 4 cups
Frozen mixed vegetable 1 ½ cups
Italian style stewed, tomatoes, undrained 1 can (14 ½ ounces)
Uncooked large elbow macaroni 1 cup
Beef bouillon granules 4 tsp instant
Smoked beef sausage, cut into ½ inch slices 6 ounces
Salt to taste

Method:

Brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until the beef is no pinker and can be broken put into ¾ inch crumbles. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon. Meanwhile combine water, mixed vegetables, tomatoes and bouillon granules in a large sauced pan and bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni and beef. Boil again.

Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8 minutes. Stir occasionally. Stir in sausage; continue simmering for 2 to 4 minutes or until macaroni becomes tender. Season with salt and pepper as desired.