Alphabet Soup

Place the meat in a large stock pot and cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain the meat except for about 2 tablespoons of the juices.

Dissolve the bouillon cubes in 3 cups of hot water and add to the stock pot with the meat. Stir in spicy vegetable juice cocktail mixed vegetables alphabet pasta and 6 cups of water. Simmer 20 minutes or until pasta is tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.