Ground Beef Vegetable Soup

1 pound Lean Ground Beef.

2 Garlic Cloves, chopped.

5-6 Large Carrots, sliced.

5-6 large Potatoes, cut-up.

1 can V-8 Juice.

1 can diced Tomatoes.

1 16 ounce package frozen Soup Mix.

1 16 ounce package frozen Mixed Vegetables.

1/2 cup macaroni (optional).

3 Low Sodium Beef Bouillon Cubes.

Seasoned Salt or Seasoned Salt Substitute, (to taste).

Brown the Ground Beef in a skillet.

Add the Garlic and continue cooking a few minutes.

While the Meat and Garlic are cooking; put the Carrots, Potatoes, Tomatoes and V-8 Juice in a large pot.

Add the Water to about 2/3 full.

Bring to a boil.

Add the cooked Meat mixture and Bouillon Cubes to the pot with a slotted spoon, or drain it first.

Add the Bouillon Cubes. 

Cook on a low boil until the vegetables are almost done. About 30 minutes.

Bring to a rolling boil and add the frozen Vegetables.

Bring back to a boil, reduce heat to a low boil and cover.

Cook until all the Vegetables are done.

Serve with crackers.