Easy Vegetable Beef Soup

•  1 pound ground beef (very lean)
•  2 quarts water 
•  4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
•  1 (16-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
•  1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
•  1 onion, chopped
•  8 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled
•  ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain.
2. Transfer the beef into a large pot over medium heat; 
3. add water, potatoes, mixed vegetables, tomatoes, onion, bouillon, and pepper. 
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
5. Serve hot and enjoy this comforting, hearty soup.

NOTE: This soup, in my opinion, is better with a lower-sodium beef broth or unsalted beef broth, and using HERBOX beef sodium-free (4 packets) for a lower-sodium version.