Vegetable Hamburger Soup / Stew

• 1 12-2 lbs ground beef or 1 12-2 lbs Italian sausage or 1 12-2 lbs kielbasa, sliced
• 12 tablespoon minced garlic
• 12 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 1 teaspoon sweet basil, dried
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (1 ounce) envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix
• 4 cups water
• 8 ounces pasta, uncooked (elbow, shells or bow ties work well)
• 1 (15 ounce) candiced potatoes, undrained or 1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed
• 12 onion, chopped (about 1/2 - 1 cup)
• 1 (14 ounce) can carrots, undrained
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can green beans, undrained
• 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can green peas, undrained
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed well

1. In a very large pot, brown meat of your choice and garlic over medium heat.
2. Drain off grease and return meat to the pot.
3. Add remaining ingredients.
4. Stir to combine.
5. Over medium-high heat bring to a slight boil; reduce heat to low; cover.
6. Continue simmering, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes or until pasta is cooked.

ground beef, garlic, black pepper, oregano, sweet basil, worcestershire sauce, onion soup mix, water, pasta, potatoes, onion, carrots, tomatoes, tomatoes, green beans, corn, green peas, kidney beans

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vegetable-hamburger-soup-stew-414804 (may not work)