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                                            Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    This is my own version of a beef soup, I like to make this with leftover meatloaf, but you could really use whatever kind of beef you like, and as with most soups, whatever veggies/pastas you prefer. Also for the stock you can use canned broth or use powdered or base mixes. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 lb cooked meatballs (your own recipe or store bought) or 1 lb meatloaf (your own recipe or store bought)  |  
                                                your preference beef stock or 6 cups broth  |  
                                                2 cups water  |  
                                                1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed tomato soup  |  
                                                1/2 cup ketchup  |  
                                                1/2 an onion  |  
                                                1 teaspoon fresh crushed garlic or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder  |  
                                                2 cups frozen mixed vegetables  |  
                                                2 potatoes, diced  |  
                                                1/2 cup small shell pasta (such as alphabet stars etc more if you prefer)  |  
                                                salt & pepper  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Saute onion in a bit of butter or oil, add garlic at the end of Saute if using fresh. 2. Add the potatoes to saute for just a minute. 3. Add stock, water, soup, ketchup, garlic powder (if not using fresh), and diced potatoes. 4. Bring all to a low simmer for 15 minutes then add frozen veggies. 5. Continue to simmer until veggies and potatoes are almost tender. 6. Add meatballs/meatloaf and pasta, simmer until pasta is cooked and meat is heated all the way through. Taste and season as you like. 7. Cool for a few minutes and enjoy!                              | 
                         
                         
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