Hamburger Soup

By Redvettchick

From "Penzeys.com"

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs. ground beef (they use chuck)
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 14 1/2 oz can whole tomatoes
• 3 cups beef stock
• 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded & diced
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 4 carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal
• 5 red potatoes, cut into chunks
• 3 Tab. tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 tsp parsley
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the meat with the onion, celery,and garlic, stirring frequently, until nice and brown, 10-15 min.
Remove from the heat and drain off as much fat as you can. Return the pot to the heat and add the remaining ingredients. Stir to combine, and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 min., until the potatoes are tender, but not mushy.
The soup is somewhat thick, but if you'd like it be soupier, add 1-2 more cups of beef stock, or water.


Serves 11