vegetable beef soup | keepin' it simple

this faithful family pleaser hit the table earlier this week. seems like everyone can find something to love about vegetable soup.

vegetable beef soup

1 lb. ground beef

1 onion chopped

2-3 stalks celery chopped

2 cans beef broth

1 can diced tomatoes

1 can tomato sauce

water if needed

3 carrots peeled & chopped

4 potatoes peeled & chopped

canned green beans

frozen corn

2 bay leaves

salt & pepper to taste

chili powder to taste

garlic powder to taste

a few shakes of worcestershire sauce

brown hamburger with onion & celery. drain & return to pan. add broth, tomatoes & tomato sauce (add water here if needed). add potatoes & carrots, seasonings & worcestershire sauce. bring to boil, then turn down & simmer till vegetables are tender (15-20 minutes). add canned beans & frozen corn and cook till heated through. i like to let mine simmer for around an hour total. *remove bay leaves before serving.

enjoy!