Hearty Vegetable Beef Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 1 can (14.5 oz) low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 can (14.5 oz) tomatoes, broken up
• 4 ounces cooked diced beef
• 1 teaspoon crushed thyme leaves
• 1 dash pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/4 cups narrow uncooked noodles

Method

1. 1 Heat chicken broth and water in a pot.
2. 2 Add frozen vegetables, diced beef, tomatoes, thyme, pepper, salt, and bay leaf.
3. 3 Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
4. 4 Stir in noodles and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
5. 5 Remove bay leaf before serving.