No chopping or peeling needed for this busy day soup.
Prep this soup in the slow cooker.
Prepare and bring the soup to room temperature.

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Refrigerate in an airtight container, then reheat on the stovetop until hot throughout when ready to serve.
Freeze flat until solid.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat on the stovetop until hot throughout before serving.

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pkg.dry onion soup mix
6cupsvegetable broth
2(14.5-oz.)
cansfire-roasted tomatoes
1(12-oz.)
Add beef and break up with the back of a spoon until browned, about 6 minutes.

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Add remaining ingredients, except pasta:
Add onion soup mix; stir to combine.
Add broth, tomatoes, and vegetables.
Stir to combine, and bring to a boil.

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Add pasta, and finish:
Add pasta; boil for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve.
Thicken the soup by adding a cornstarch slurry.

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Thin it with water or broth.

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