Hamburger Soup

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2-1 lb hamburger
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 onion, medium,chopped
• 2 quarts water
• 1/2 cup barley or 1/2 cup rice
• 16 ounces canned tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 bag frozen vegetables, your choice
• salt
• pepper
• garlic powder

Recipe

• 1 partially brown the hamburger and drain.
• 2 toss in the celery and onion, and cook until translucent.
• 3 drain again.
• 4 pour in water.
• 5 if using barley, toss in and simmer 1 hour.
• 6 if using rice, simmer 1/2 hour and then toss in rice and simmer 1/2 hour more.
• 7 partially chop the tomatoes, and add the potatoes and vegetables.
• 8 simmer 45 minutes more.
• 9 add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.