Friday, April 10, 2015

Contest-Winning Hearty Hamburger Soup Recipe




This is home cooking at its best - economical, nourishing, yummy and straight from the garden!

Source: adapted from Taste of Home

1 lb. ground beef
4 c. beef stock
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
3 medium carrots
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 c. chopped celery
1-1/2 t. sea salt
1/4 t. pepper
1/4 t. dried oregano
1 c. fresh or frozen beans

In large saucepan, brown beef; drain.  Add remaining ingredients except green beans; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes and carrots are tender.  Add beans.  Cover and simmer 15 minutes longer or until beans are tender.

Yield:  8 servings (2 quarts)