Grammy’s Hamburger Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 cups water
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 can tomato soup
• 2-3 bay leaves
• ½ cup pearl barley
• 1 tbsp parsley 
• 1 tsp thyme 
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
   

   

Directions

1. In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, brown beef; drain (but leave a little bit of fat to flavour your broth.
2. Over medium heat add onion, potatoes celery, and carrots. Saute for 5 minutes.
3. Add in remaining ingredients, stir to combine, and bring to a boil.
4. Cover with a lid and let simmer over medium low heat for a minimum of 45 minutes, stirring regularly to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom.

That's it... that's all! Serve with fresh bread and butter for dunking. Serves 6.