Spicy vegetable-beef soup

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsGround chuck
4Stalks celery; sliced
2Cloves garlic; pressed
1mediumOnion; chopped
26ouncesSpaghetti sauce; (1 jar)
1canBeef broth; condensed, undiluted
2cupsWater
1teaspoonSugar
1teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonGround black pepper
16ouncesFrozen mixed vegetables
1canDiced tomatoes

Directions

Cook first 4 ingredients in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until meat is browned and vegetables are tender, stirring until meat crumbles; drain.

Stir spaghetti sauce and next 5 ingredients into beef mixture; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add mixed vegetables and diced tomatoes and green chiles to beef mixture; return mixture to a boil. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

NOTES : Can use a can of diced tomatoes and green chiles for a little spicier soup.

Recipe by: Southern Living Quick/Easy Recipes Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #954 by Sewgoode <Sewgoode@...> on Dec 11, 1997