Ingredients

• 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
• 2 cups chopped carrot
• 4 cups water
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with juice
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans, drained
• 3 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 cup uncooked alphabet pasta