Soupe D' Automne (Autumn Soup)

A delicious soup from a community fund raiser cookbook printed in the 90's - the cookbooks that have members sharing their best recipes. A wonderfully favourable soup that is a real winner at our house.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs ground beef
• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 2  cups onions (chopped)
• 8  cups hot water
• 2  cups carrots (chopped)
• 2  cups celery (chopped)
• 2  cups potatoes (diced)
• 2  teaspoons salt (or to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper (I use more)
• 2  teaspoons beef, concentrate (I use beef bouillon cubes)
• 2  bay leaves
• 1⁄8 teaspoon basil (or to taste, on occasion I use thyme instead)
• 4  cups tomatoes (or 4 cups canned tomatoes)

Directions

1. In large soup pot brown ground beef, add onions and celery simmer until tender, stirring frequently.
2. Add remaining ingredients except tomatoes.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are done.
4. Add tomatoes and simmer another 10 minutes.
5. Serve with freshly baked bread or rolls for a hearty meal.