Hamburger Soup

A delicious conglomerate of beef and vegetables in a rich tomato soup. I made this regularly when my kids were growing up. We ate a lot of ground beef because it was economical. This was an invention of mine while looking for another way to cook hamburger. I served it with cornbread or crackers. It was great!

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 20-30

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  80% lean ground beef
• 1  large onion, chopped fine
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  tablespoon parsley flakes
• 1  stalk celery, chopped fine
• 1⁄2 bell pepper, chopped fine
• 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2  teaspoons salt (add more to taste)
• 1  teaspoon pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can  sliced carrots, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can green peas, drained
• 2  large white potatoes, diced
• 3  beef bouillon cubes
• 4  cups water

Directions

1. In large skillet, brown ground beef with onion, garlic, bell pepper, parsley and celery. Do not drain.
2. Pour into a very large pot.
3. Add beef bullion cubes and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil.
4. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt and pepper, and all vegetables.
5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are done.
6. Serve with cornbread or crackers.