Hamburger Soup

A wonderful mix of vegetables and ground beef.

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef

1 cup chopped carrots

1 cup chopped celery

1 cup chopped onion

6 beef bouillon

5 cups water

1 8 ounce can tomato sauce

1 can diced tomato

1 teaspoon salt

1 10-ounce package frozen corn kernels

1 teaspoon dried basil

3 tablespoons ketchup

Pepper to taste

Directions:

In a medium skillet brown hamburger over medium heat, drain off fat.

Combine beef, carrots, celery, onions, bouillon, water tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes, salt and pepper, corn, basil, and ketchup in a large stock pot.  Brings to a boil.  Reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 1/2 hours.

Perfect served with fresh baked bread.  This is a great rainy day soup, enjoy!