Plattsburgh Tomato Beef Soup

By forgetid

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 3 cups tomatoes
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1/3 cup regular uncooked rice
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 cups water

Preparation

Step 1

Sauté beef, onion, and celery in melted butter until meat is cooked. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving. Makes 2 quarts.