Hamburger Soup V

A wonderful blend of vegetables and hamburger make this a hearty meal. My grandmother made this for me when I was growing up.

• Calories: 583 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• ½ cup barley
• 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 3 quarts water
• 4 carrots, chopped
• 3 potatoes, diced
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn (Optional)
• 3 pounds ground beef
• ½ small head cabbage, diced
• 2 (4.5 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the ground beef for about 5 minutes, or until brown and crumbly. In a large soup pot over high heat, combine the ground beef, cabbage, celery, tomatoes, corn, mushrooms, water, barley, parsley and salt and pepper to taste.

Step 2

Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add the carrots and potatoes and continue to simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are done to your liking. Serve with a warm loaf of bread and enjoy!