Hamburger Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 med. onion, chopped
• 1/2 green pepper, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 t. basil
• 1 c. small pasta
• 8 c. beef broth
• 2 cans (14.5 oz) Italian diced tomatoes
• 1 pkg (9 oz) frozen cut green beans
• 1 T. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 t. oregano
• 1/2 t. pepper

Directions:

1. In large kettle, cook beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2. Stir in the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables and pasta are tender.
4. Stir occasionally to keep pasta from sticking to the bottom of pan.