Hamburger Soup

This was the perfect thing to have for supper tonight.  So far we have gotten 4 1/2 inches of snow and it’s still snowing.  Try it —- it will warm you up.

• 2 lbs. of ground beef
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 5 cups beef broth
• 1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 (16-oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (16-oz.) can cut green beans, drained
• 1 (10-oz.) package frozen corn
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons ketchup

In a large stock pot, brown ground beef.  Drain fat off.

Add the rest of ingredients to the pot with the beef and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 1/2 hours.

“Little things done in Christ’s name are great things.”