Pioneer Women Hamburger Soup

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds ground beef or chuck
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 14oz can whole tomatoes
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
4 carrots peeled and sliced
5 large red potatoes scrubbed and cut into 1 inch chunks
3 cups beef broth
3 T tomato paste
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp dried parsly
1/2 tsp ground oregano
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper


Directions

1- In a large pot combine the meat, onion, celery and garlic.
2- Cook the mixture until meat is browned then discard fat.
3- Add the tomatoes and their juices, bell peppers, and carrots
4- Then add the Potatoes
5- Next the beef broth
6- Then tomato paste
7- Add the salt, pepper, parsley, oregano, and cayenne
8- Stir everything together then bring mixture to boil.
9- Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

** If the soup is to thick, add a cup or two of beef broth or water until desired consistency.
** Soup can be made ahead and stored in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
** Variations- Can add veggies- zucchini diced, corn, green beans, or mushrooms.