Mum's Hamburger Soup

This is a recipe I always want whenever I am sick or have a cold. It always reminds me of my childhood. Don't be put off by the long list of ingredients. It is very easy to make, and so yummy!

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1  onion, diced
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean hamburger
• 1 (10 ounce) can  tomato soup
• 28  ounces canned tomatoes
• 1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinced
• 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinced
• 1⁄8 cup dried lentils
• 1⁄8 cup barley
• 1⁄2 cup frozen corn
• 1  cup celery, diced
• 1  cup carrot, diced
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (I guesstimate this)
• 1  teaspoon Tabasco sauce (use more or less, depending on the heat you want)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 -2  cup water, enough to fill the dutch oven you are using
• 1  cup light cheddar cheese

Directions

1. In a large pot (Dutch oven), place diced onions, garlic and hamburger. Stir and cook until done. Drain off the majority of the fat from the pot.
2. Add canned tomatoes, tomato soup, chick peas, kidney beans, lentils, barley, vegetables and seasoning. Add approx 2 cups of water, to thin out soup a little.
3. Bring to a boil, and then simmer for approx 1 hour, or until barley and lentils have softened.
4. Dish soup into bowls and top with small amount of grated cheese.