HEARTY HAMBURGER/RICE/VEGETABLE SOUP

Hearty Hamburger/Rice/Vegetable Soup image

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lb ground sirloin
6 c beef broth
2 c carrots, sliced on the bias, 1/2 inch thick
1 c coarsely chopped, yellow onion
1/5 c celery, sliced on the bias, 1/2 inch thick
1/2 c green pepper, diced
1/2 c long-grain white rice
1 tsp table salt, or to taste
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste.
2 medium bay leaves
1/4 c catsup
28 oz canned tomatoes with juice, i prefer hunts petite diced
8 oz tomato sauce
2 Tbsp tomato paste

Steps:

1. Brown the ground sirloin over medium high heat, in a large pot that will hold all the other ingredients.
2. Add the tomato paste, and stir until fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Add the beef broth, catsup, canned tomatoes, and tomato sauce, and stir until the ingredients begin to simmer.
4. Add the remaining ingredients and combine.
5. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer.
6. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for about one hour.
7. Serve immeadiatly with such sides like crackers, crispy bread, some shredded cheese, and sliced hot peppers. And maybe a glass of white wine, in front of a nice fire.
8. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.