Family-Favorite Soup

Name: Family-Favorite Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Soup Recipes
Ingredients: 5-1/2 cups water, divided; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup sliced carrots; 1 cup cubed potatoes; 1/2 cup sliced celery; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted; 1/2 pound ground beef, cooked and drained; 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce; 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules

This recipe originally called for chili powder. But one day, I found I didn't have any and used barbecue sauce instead. All of our 10 children ask me to make this recipe whenever they come to visit. - Caye Watson, Sangudo, Alberta

Ingredients

5-1/2 cups water, divided
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup cubed potatoes
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1/2 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups water, onion, carrots, potatoes, celery, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients; cover and simmer 30 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.

Purchase firm bright-orange carrots without cracks or dry spots. Store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Six medium carrots, yields about 3 cups sliced.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 154 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 625mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 10g protein.

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islandgirl43

Jan 9, 2014

This sounds delish !! I'm making this tonight for my hubby & me !! Can't wait to try this. Thanks so much. Will let ya know how it turns out. God Bless...