Ingredients

  • 12 lb ground beef or 12 lb ground turkey
  • 12 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 12 cups tomato juice
  • 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 12 teaspoon dried basil
  • 12 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 34 teaspoon salt
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 celery, chopped
  • 12 zucchini, unpeeled and chopped
  • 34 cup fresh peas or 34 cup frozen peas
  • 12 cup alphabet pasta

Method

  • In a large soup pot over medium heat, combine beef, onion, and garlic; stir/satue, breaking up the meat with a spoon, for about 5 minutes or until meat is browned and onion/garlic are tender (add in a little oil, if needed).
  • Add in tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato juice, broth, water, seasonings, carrots, celery, and zucchini.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat; lower heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
  • Add in peas and pasta; cook about 10 minutes or until pasta is tender; adjust seasoning to taste.