American Hamburger Goulash Soup

There is a local restaurant in Sioux Falls that has a similar soup on the menu. I decided to try to make it at home. this is what I came up with! I hope you enjoy it! **As with any recipe, this is a blueprint. The final design belongs to you!

• Ready In: 3 hrs 2 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  ground sirloin, very lean
• 3  celery ribs, chopped into 1-in chunks
• 3 -4  carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-in chunks
• 1  large onion, chopped finely
• 2  fresh garlic cloves, minced (use more or less per your taste)
• 8  ounces frozen baby peas
• 4  medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-in chunks
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 1⁄2 cup red wine
• 3 (10 ounce) cans  beef consomme
• 2  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
•  salt and pepper (I don't use the salt, and use about 2 teaspoons of pepper)
• 1 -2  bay leaf
•  shell macaroni (optional)
•  parmesan cheese (optional)
•  crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef with onion and garlic; drain any fat.
2. Add in all remaining ingredients except Parmesan cheese,wine,and pasta and simmer for 3 hours or more.
3. 1 hour before serving add uncooked pasta
4. 1/2 an hour before serving add red wine.
5. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.