Tomato Alphabet Soup

I got the basic recipe for Tomato Alphabet Soup at http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes-and-cooking/50-easy-soups-1--10/index.html, but I found it a little bland so I doctored it up and we really like it. Here is what I do:

• Brown 1/2 pound hamburger with some onion and minced garlic, drain off the fat if needed.
• Add three cups chicken broth and two cups tomato juice and bring to a boil.
• Add as much oregano as you would like.
• Adjust taste to your liking with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, more oregano, basil--or whatever sounds good to you!
• Add 1/2 cup alphabet pasta and cook until tender. (I couldn't find alphabet pasta so I just found a small pasta and used it).
• I also like to throw in some fresh or frozen spinach when the pasta is just about finished.
• Serve with grated parmesan if desired.
  

The above website is a link to 50 easy soups. I like a lot of the others too and recommend taking a look through them. This recipe is number #31 on the list.