Picadillo Pasta Soup

A hearty soup that is actually a complete dinner - it has meat, pasta and vegetables.


Ingredients:
2 tbsp oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1/4 kg ground beef
1 beef bouillon cube
5 cups water
1-2 tbsp fish sauce
dash of pepper
1 cup dry pasta (ribbon, spiral or elbow)
1/2 cup frozen mixed vegetables


Directions:
1. In a pot, heat the oil then saute the garlic and onion. Add the ground beef and cook until the meat changes color.
2. Add the beef cube, water, patis and pepper. Bring to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes. Put in the uncooked pastas and continue cooking until done. Add the frozen vegetables.

Rice or potatoes can be substitutes for pasta. Any other vegetable can also be used.
Preparation time: 10-20 minutes
Cooking time: 15-25 minutes
Makes 4-6 servings


Source: Good Housekeeping