High School Soup

I call this High School Soup because I came up with this recipe for a project in home ec class. We have been making it ever since. This soup is easily changed to suit your taste. The top picture is how everyone loves it. The bottom picture is how I make it for me because I love broccoli and cauliflower.

High School Soup

8 cups beef or chicken broth
1 cup instant white rice, uncooked
1 box small noodles, uncooked (Ditalini, Orzo, ABC, etc.)
1 lb cooked meat (ground beef, ground turkey, chicken, etc.)
Vegetables desired -
        (The top picture is 1 can of creamed corn and 1 can of whole kernel corn.)
          (The bottom picture is 3 cups of thawed broccoli and cauliflower.)

In a large soup pot, bring the broth to a boil. Add the rice and noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add the meat and vegetables then simmer until heated through. The longer the soup simmers, the better the taste becomes. Top with croutons and crumbled bacon if desired.
*  I freeze this soup in individual containers and then reheat it in the microwave.