Dory's Hamburger Veggy Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 lb lean ground chuck
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 6 fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped
• salt & fresh ground pepper
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 cup carrot, sliced
• 1 cup fresh green beans, cut in bite-size pieces
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can green giant whole kernel corn, drained
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
• 1 cup sea shell macaroni
• 1 (11 1/2 ounce) can v8 vegetable juice
• 2 (48 ounce) cans collage inn beef broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 bay leaf

Recipe

• 1 in large soup kettle fry lean ground chuck, onions and garlic with salt and pepper until browned.
• 2 add beef broth, v-8 juice, bring to a boil.
• 3 add diced carrots and celery, green beans. put lid on and let simmer for 30 minutes.
• 4 add frozen peas, corn, barley and macaroni.
• 5 let simmer for 15 minutes.
• 6 put in soup bowls and serve with cornbread or a crusty loaf of bread.