Hamburger Soup

By NickiR

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs. hamburger
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups water
• 3 cans consomme
• 1 can tomato soup
• 4 carrots, finely chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup barley
• 2 Tbsp. dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Brown meat and onions. Drain well.

Combine all ingredients in a large soup pot.

Simmer, covered, for at least 2 hours.