Beef and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground sirloin
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion (1 small onion)
• 2 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium beef broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 (26-ounce) jar pasta sauce with bell peppers, onions, and spices (such as Newman's Own Sockarooni)
• 1 (16-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. Cook beef and onion in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble beef. Drain, if necessary, and return beef mixture to pan. 
2. Stir in broth and remaining ingredients; cover and bring to a boil. Uncover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Yields 8 servings (about 1 cup each).

4 Weight Watchers Points Plus per serving.