Beefy Tomato Soup

Easy, versatile soup. Try changing recipe to Vegetable Beef soup by adding veggies, more liquid and seasoning. If desired, ham may be used in place of beef with a can of navy beans (rinsed).

• Calories: 389 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 cups tomato juice
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups tomato-vegetable juice cocktail

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place beef, onion, celery and diced tomatoes in a stock pot. Add water, bring to a boil and then simmer for 1 hour.

Step 2

Add tomato-vegetable juice, tomato juice, garlic powder and season with salt and pepper. Bring to boil, simmer for 1 1/2 hours and then serve.