Basic vegetable soup

* One pound ground chuck

* 1/2 cup chopped onion

* 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

* Two 14.5-ounce cans of stewed tomatoes

* Two cups of frozen mixed vegetables

* One cup of bowtie pasta

* Salt and pepper

Brown the ground chuck and onion in a large soup pot. Cook until the onion is tender. Drain off grease. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in stewed tomatoes, the vegetables, bowtie pasta, and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and let simmer for 15 minutes or until the pasta is tender. Serve hot.