Hearty Hamburger Soup

Here's a simple recipe for a delicious comfort food soup. This is like a taste of childhood to me! Because I like to make a big batch and you may not, I'm just going to put guidelines instead of measurements.

Hearty Hamburger Soup

Soup base: 

• half broth (any kind, or bullion and water) and half canned, stewed tomatoes  
• can of tomato sauce
• a little ketchup (1/4 c. for a large pan) (it sounds odd but it adds a nice little zing)

Put in:

• chopped onion
• cooked ground beef
• chopped carrots
• chopped celery (if you like) 

Season with basil or Italian seasoning, a bay leaf, and salt/pepper. Boil until the veggies are almost tender. 

Now use any of these add-ins: 

• a handful of barley 
• pasta
• corn
• kidney beans

Cook until everything is tender and serve. This takes about 1/2 hour to make with prep and cooking time. Enjoy!

Do you make a soup like this? Leave a comment of your variations.