Speedy Hamburger Soup

"The perfect cold-weather soup: Easy, and so tasty. My family has served this on Christmas night for years. It doubles easily and freezes well. For a meatier soup, double the ground beef."

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 cups water

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
• 1/4 cup dry onion soup mix
• 1 teaspoon white sugar

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium high heat, saute the ground beef for about 5 minutes, or until browned. Drain off excess fat.
2. Add the tomatoes, sauce, water, vegetables, soup mix and sugar. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.