*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Vegetable Pasta Soup

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      cups          tomato juice
   4      cups          water
   4      teaspoons     chicken base -- or bouillon
     1/2  cup           celery -- chopped
     1/4  cup           onions -- chopped
     1/4  teaspoon      basil leaves -- crushed
   1      teaspoon      Worcestershire sauce
     2/3  cup           small pasta
                        --orzo, alphabets or aceni de pepi
   1 1/2  cups          frozen mixed vegetables
   1      pound         ground turkey -- optional
                        --browned and drained

In a large saucepan, combine the tomato juice, water, chicken base
, celery, onion, basil and Worcestershire sauce.
 Bring to a boil.  Reduce the heat; cover and simmer for about 10 minutes, 
or until the celery and onions are tender.
 Stir in the pasta.  Cover and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes. 
 Add the vegetables and cooked turkey.  Simmer for an additional 10
 minutes until the mixed vegetables are tender.  Serves 6 to 8. 

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