Hamburger Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 cups cubed potatoes
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 3/4 cup uncooked rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 quart beef broth

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a large skillet or small soup pot over medium heat. add the beef and cook until browned. drain all but 1 tbsp of fat.
• 2 add salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, chili powder (if using), and worcestershire sauce. stir and cook 1 minute. clear a space in the center of the pan and add the tomato paste. stir in the clear space 1 minute or until beginning to brown, then rapidly stir into beef.
• 3 add tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, onion, mixed vegetables, kidney beans, rice, water and beef broth. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 hour until done.