Hearty Hamburger Soup

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds ground beef
• 1 onion , minced
• 4 carrots , minced
• 3 celerys ribs , thinly sliced
• 0.5 cups barley
• 3 cans beef broth , 10 ounce
• 1 can diced tomatoes , 28 ounce
• 2 cups water
• 1 can condensed tomato soup , 10.5 ounce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
• ground black pepper , to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat, and crumble in ground beef. Cook and stir until beef is evenly browned and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.

3. 3

   Stir in onion, carrots, celery, and barley. Pour in beef broth, diced tomatoes, water, and condensed soup. Season with bay leaf, parsley, garlic, thyme, and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and cover.

4. 4

   Simmer for 2 hours, stirring frequently. Remove bay leaf before serving.

5. 5

   Serve hot and enjoy!