Ground Beef Vegetable Soup

By PatN

Hearty soup.

Ingredients

• 3/4 # ground beef
• 2 cans beef broth
• 2 c. water
• 1 can (28oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 large carrots sliced
• 2 medium onions sliced
• 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
• 1-1/2 c. fresh cauliflowerets
• 2 tsp dried tarragon
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 3/4 c. uncooked macaroni

Preparation

Step 1

In a dutch oven, cook meat over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain. Add the broth, water, tomatoes, celery, carrots, onions, potato, cauliflower, tarragon, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 min. until veg. are tender, stirring occasionally. Cook macaroni according to pkg directions, drain. Stir into soup, heat trough.