Tomato and Beef Soup

Another yummy soup. Even my baby loved this one!

Ingredients:
 3 C beef broth
 2 celery ribs, chopped
 2 carrots, sliced
 1 medium onion, chopped
 2 garlic cloves, minced
 46 oz bottle V-8 juice
 14.5 oz can Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
 6 oz can Italian tomato paste
 2 T sugar
 1 T dried oregano
 1 beef bouillon cube
 1 t pepper
 1/2 t dried basil
 1/4 t garlic powder
 2 C cubed cooked beef
 2 C small pasta shells


Instructions:
1. In large pot, combine the broth, celery, carrots, onion, and garlic; bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
3. Stir in the V-8 Juice, tomatoes, tomato paste, seasonings, and beef; bring to a boil.
4. Add pasta and cook for time indicated on package (10-12 minutes).