EASY VEGETABLE SOUP 
1 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans
1 c. sliced carrots
1 c. sliced celery
1/4 c. uncooked regular rice
1 (16 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes
3 1/2 c. water
5 beef bouillon cubes
1 tbsp. parsley flakes
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dried basil
Dash pepper
1 c. frozen green beans

Cook ground beef, onion and garlic in Dutch oven until beef is browned, about 5 minutes. Drain off fat. Add remaining ingredients except green beans. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 40 minutes. Add green beans. Continue simmering 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

 

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