Cajun Hamburger Soup

Spicy, tasty, heart-warming.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 2  quarts water
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3  cups  shredded cabbage
• 3  cups potatoes, peeled & diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can  Italian tomato soup
• 1 (4 ounce) can  sliced mushrooms, undrained
• 1  cup  sliced carrot
• 1  cup  chopped green pepper
• 1  cup  chopped celery
• 3  chicken bouillon cubes
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley
• 2  teaspoons  cajun seasoning
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 1  bay leaf

Directions

1. In a large soup kettle, cook beef & onion over medium heat until beef is browned.
2. Drain.
3. Add remaining ingredients & bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat & simmer, covered, for 1 hour, or until vegetables are tender.
5. Discard bay leaf before serving.