Hodge Podge

This recipe originally came from a newspaper in Omaha. My mother in law made it when my husband was a child. It is a great soup for cold winter nights, or when you don't have alot of time to make supper. Serve with fresh bread.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 1  clove garlic
• 3  cans  condensed minestrone soup
• 1 (31 ounce) can  pork and beans in tomato sauce
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chopped celery
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

1. In large saucepan, cook beef and garlic until beef is browned.
2. Stir in minestrone soup Add 3 cups water, the celery, worstershire sauce and oregano.
3. Simmer, covered for 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Makes 12- 14 servings.