Beefy Vegetable Soup

Servings

8

Ingredients

• 10 cups beef broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can fresh tomato sauce
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups diced carrots
• 1 1/2 cups diced potatoes
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 cup chopped fresh green beans
• 1/4 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups seashell pasta
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the broth, fresh tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes with juice, carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, corn, green beans, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Stir in pasta and cook for an additional 15 to 25 minutes or until pasta is tender. Adjust seasoning and serve hot with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese on top.