Zesty Hamburger Vegetable Soup

• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 2 cups sliced celery
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 4 cup water
• 2 medium red potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 cups frozen corn
• 1-1/2 cups uncooked small shell pasta
• 4 pickled jalapeno slices, chopped
• 4 cups V8 juice
• 2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar

1. In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the water, potatoes, corn, pasta and jalapeno.
2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Add the remaining ingredients; cook and stir until heated through.

ground beef, celery, onion, garlic, water, red potatoes, frozen corn, shell pasta, jalapeno slices, tomatoes, sugar

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/zesty-hamburger-vegetable-soup/ (may not work)