"This is a fast, hot and nutritious dish for cool winter evenings," says Marge Langan of Doniphan.

'Quick and Nutritious' Soup

1 pound ground beef

1 small onion, diced

10-ounce package frozen mixed vegetables

41-ounce can V-8 juice

3/4 cup instant rice

Salt and pepper, to taste

In a skillet, brown ground beef and onion. Meanwhile, combine frozen vegetables with juice in large stockpot. Drain beef and add to vegetable/juice mixture. Simmer 5 to 10 minutes; add rice and simmer another 10 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.

Makes 4 to 5 servings.

Marge Langan,
Doniphan