Tasty Ground Beef Soup

By luvmybuttonsnbows

Prep time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
When buying cauliflower, look for compact clusters of flowerets with a creamy-white appearance. Surrounding leaves should be fresh and green.

Ingredients

• 1 small cauliflower, 1 lb.
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 2 tbsp. butter or margarine
• 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
• 1/4 lb. ground beef
• 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 to 2 c. water
• 1 c. beef broth
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 to 1 tsp. dried basil or oregano leaves
• dash cayenne pepper
• salt and black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Wash and trim cauliflower. Thinly slice the flowerets. Set aside. In medium saucepan, sauté onion in the heated butter until onion is limp. Add the garlic. Sauté 1 min. longer. Crumble meat into pan. Sauté until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in cauliflower, tomato sauce, water, broth, lemon juice, herbs and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 min. Serve immediately.