Tomato and Beef Soup *

2 cans beef broth

2 celery ribs, chopped

2 carrots, sliced

1 onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves

1 can (46 oz) V8 juice

1 can Italian diced tomatoes

1 can (6 oz) Italian tomato paste

2 Tbsp sugar

1 Tbsp oregano

1 1/2 tsp beef bouillon

1 1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp basil

1/4 tsp garlic powder

2 cups cooked hamburger meat

2 cups pasta, cooked

Combine broth, celery, carrots, onion, and garlic.  Boil.  Cover and simmer 5-7 minutes.  Stir in V8 juice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, bouillon, pepper, basil, and garlic powder.  Cover and simmer 10 minutes.  Add hamburger meat and pasta.  Heat through.