READY IN 40 mins

Alphabet Soup

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"A quick and easy vegetable soup made with ground round and spicy vegetable juice cocktail. My kids love it!" — MRSMCEVERS

Directions

Place the meat in a large stock pot, and cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain the meat, except for about 2 tablespoons of the juices.
Dissolve the bouillon cubes in 3 cups of hot water, and add to the stock pot with the meat. Stir in spicy vegetable juice cocktail, mixed vegetables, alphabet pasta, and 6 cups of water. Simmer 20 minutes, or until pasta is tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 40 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 20, 2011

This was basic and I added some herbs in the end but it was a ton of fun, brought back great memories from when I was a kid and thought life couldn't get any better than Campbell's, and I have no complaints. Thanks for the wonderful trip down memory lane!

—Soup Loving Nicole

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 14, 2004

I didn't like the strength of the V-8 juice. I think it would probably be better with regular tomato juice. I added a bit of extra water and cheddar cheese melted in and it was much better the second time around!

—AIRMEDH

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Dec 29, 2009

After reading other reviews saying this was kind of bland I made a few modifications - I used 3 extra large beef bouillon cubes and just threw them in the soup without dissolving them at all and I cut the water to only 6 cups total, 9 cups seems excessive and I wonder if the original poster meant to take 3 of the 6 to dissolve the beef cubes? With the modifications, my family loved this soup including my 3 year old. A great winter time addition that I will make again.

—MeLissa

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Oct 02, 2008

This is basically the same as the way I make vegetable and beef soup. Using the vegetable juice was recommended to me by a nutritionist years ago. You can use any combination of veggies that you want, cover it with the juice and you have a great soup. I usually use frozen mixed veggies, add potatoes, onions, garlic, sometimes cans of black eyed peas, white acre field peas, butter beans, or just about anything you might have in the pantry. I generally just cook up some ground beef, or some chicken to add to it. Season it the way you like it. Yum :)

—MOONPIE57

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Feb 18, 2004

This is yummy, economical and super easy. This could also be easily adapted to individual tastes. For example, i used just regular generic brand vegetable juice. Next time I think I'm gonna cut down the amount of meat. All in all- very delicious- especially for a chilly day.

—ERICAE1

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Oct 08, 2005

My picky husband really liked this soup, even with all the veggies, but I found it bland. Although the V-8 added some heat, the flavored lacked body.

—Mama Cass

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Dec 10, 2010

Kids actually liked this a lot! I wasn't paying close enough attention to the recipe so ended up with this- 3 cans regular V8, 6 c water, 2 tubes beef boullion, 1lb. ground beef, and a half a bag frozen mix veggies w/corn, green beans, peas, and carrots. seasoning salt and Mrs. Dash. Served with a little grated parmesan cheese on top. Yummy!

—JLLEBOW

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May 20, 2009

This was a very easy dinner to make. All three of my kids liked it just the way it is. We also had a lot left over. That is always good in our house.

—Christina27

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Nutrition

Calories
182 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
23.5 g
8%

Cholesterol
23 mg
8%

Fat
5.1 g
8%

Fiber
3.1 g
12%

Protein
11.2 g
22%

Sodium
580 mg
23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Alphabet Soup

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 182
** Calories from Fat: 46

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 5.1g 8 %
** Saturated Fat 1.9g 9 %
** Cholesterol 23mg 8 %
** Sodium 580mg 23 %
** Potassium 415mg 12 %
** Total Carbohydrates 23.5g 8 %
** Dietary Fiber 3.1g 12 %
** Protein 11.2g 22 %
** Sugars 4.5g
** Vitamin A 57 %
** Vitamin C 62 %
** Calcium 4 %
** Iron 17 %
** Thiamin 6 %
** Niacin 35 %
** Vitamin B6 8 %
** Magnesium 8 %
** Folate 28 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.