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HAMBURGER SOUP

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Serves at least 10.

• 1 - 2 lbs. ground beef
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 or 3 14-oz. cans Italian style stewed or chopped tomatoes
• 2 cups water
• 3 cans beef consomme or broth
• 1 can tomato soup
• 4 carrots, sliced and diced
• 3 medium potatoes, cubed
• 1 bay leaf (optional)
• 3 or 4 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 1 - 2 cups fresh peas (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. thyme or savory
• 1 tsp. garlic powder (optional)
• 1 tsp. onion powder (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste
• garnish with chopped fresh parsley

• Brown hamburger and onions; add garlic and onion powders, salt and pepper.
  
  
• Drain well.
  
  
• Combine the cooked hamburger and onions with the remaining ingredients in a large pot.
  
  
• Simmer, covered, for at least two hours — or all day. The longer this cooks, the better it tastes!

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