Autumn Soup

Prep Time:  10 min    Cook Time 30 min

Serves 10
Perfect Partner:  Dinner Rolls & Side Salad

Ingredients:
1 lb. Ground Beef

1 c. diced celery

1 large chopped onion

8 c. water

2 t. beef or vegetable bouillon (prefer Better than Bouillon)

2 c. diced carrots

2 c. diced potatoes (peeled) - 4 medium-sized potatoes (prefer Yukon Gold)

1/2 t. Italian seasoning
2 t. salt

1/4 t. ground black pepper

1 clove garlic (or 1/8 t. garlic powder)

1 can diced or stewed tomatoes (and liquid)
1 clove minced garlic

Optional:

1/2 c. peas (can use canned or frozen)

1/2 c. corn (can use canned or frozen)

1. Start with a pot large enough to hold 10-12 c. of soup.
2. Add ground beef, celery and onion and cook on high until ground beef is browned and onion and celery are soft/translucent.
3. Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a rolling boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for another 15-20 minutes.  If liquid reduces too much, add more water and salt/boullion if needed.