Hamburger Vegetable Soup

Hamburger Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 pound lean ground meat
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 Tbl. canola oil
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 Tbl. dried oregano
• 1 14 oz. can chopped tomatoes
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 1 stalk of celery (opt)
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen cut green beans
• 1 small can corn
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Brown meat with onion and garlic in the oil in a large pot on the stove on medium-high til meat is cooked through and onions are clear.
2. Add broth, bay leaf, oregano, tomatoes and bring to a boil.  Add carrots, celery and potatoes and simmer, covered, for about 15-20 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer, uncovered for about 10 minutes more.