HAMBURGER CHOWDER

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To add extra variety to this easy soup, toss in whatever leftovers you have on hand. This recipe is quick to assemble, a definite plus here on our small but busy livestock farm.-Stephanie Allread, Bradford, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 2h

Yield about 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups diced peeled potatoes
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 cups water
2 cups tomato juice
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes or 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook ground beef with onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 840mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.