Spicy Vegetable-Ground Beef Soup

Submitted by JuneBugzMom

"The is a delicious, warming soup that is filling and comforting with crackers and/or a grilled cheese sandwich. The heat can be upped by adding a small can of chopped chili peppers or increasing the black pepper."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb ground chuck
• 4 stalks celery, sliced (optional)
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 26 ounces spaghetti sauce (1 jar, any kind)
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed beef broth, undiluted
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 16 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)

directions

1. Cook first 4 ingredients in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until meat is browned and vegetables are tender, stirring until meat crumbles; drain.
2. Stir spaghetti sauce and next 5 ingredients into beef mixture; bring to a boil.
3. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add mixed vegetables and diced tomatoes with green chiles to beef mixture; return mixture to a boil.
5. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.