Ground Beef Soup
A recipe for a delicious beef soup. Browned, ground beef simmered with pasta and vegetables. Makes a simple and satisfying meal.
3/4 lb. ground beef
2 cans beef broth
2 cups water
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
3 celery ribs, chopped
2 large carrots, sliced
2 medium onions, sliced
1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
1 1/2 cups fresh cauliflower florets
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
3/4 cup uncooked macaroni
In a Dutch oven, cook the beef over a medium heat until it is no longer pink. Drain well. Add the broth, water, tomatoes, celery, carrots, onions, potato, cauliflower, tarragon, garlic powder, parsley, salt and pepper. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain thoroughly. Stir into the soup. Serve hot.
If you are using dried tarragon, just use 2 teaspoonfuls of it.