Contest-Winning Hearty Hamburger Soup

Name: Contest-Winning Hearty Hamburger Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 4 cups water; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 3 medium carrots, sliced; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 cup cut fresh or frozen green beans

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min. YIELD: 8 servings (2 quarts).

At family get-togethers, our children always request this spirit-warming ground beef soup along with a fresh loaf of homemade bread and tall glasses of milk. This hamburger soup has robust flavor, plenty of fresh-tasting vegetables and is easy to make. —Barbara Brown, Janesville, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
4 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup cut fresh or frozen green beans

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, brown beef; drain. Add the next 10 ingredients; bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes and carrots are tender. Add green beans. Cover and simmer 15 minutes longer or until the beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 167 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 972mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.

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