Frank-Veggie Hot Pot

By luvmybuttonsnbows

Ingredients

• 1 lb. turkey or beef frankfurters
• 1 can (10 1/2 oz.) chicken broth plus water to equal 3 c. liquid
• 1 c. elbow macaroni
• 1 tsp. dried basil leaves
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1/3 c. each sour cream and mayonnaise, optional
• chopped fresh parsley, chives or green pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cut frankfurters into 1-inch pieces. Set aside. Heat to boiling chicken broth and water in heavy saucepan or Dutch oven. Add macaroni, basil, salt and pepper. Return to boiling. Cook, uncovered, for 5 min. Stir in frankfurters, vegetables and onion. Simmer 5 min. longer until macaroni is tender, vegetables are cooked and water is almost all absorbed. Fold in sour cream and mayonnaise, if used. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, chives pr green pepper before serving.