1 lb. ground beef, lean
1 c. chopped potatoes (bake potatoes first, then chop and add to soup)
1/2 c. chopped onions
1/2 c. chopped celery
10 oz. frozen mixed vegetables
1 pkg. Lipton tomato and onion soup mix
1/4 c. water
16 oz. tomato sauce
6 c. water

SEASONINGS:

1/4 tsp. curry powder
1 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
3/4 tsp. Spike
1/2 tsp. celery seed
1 beef bouillon cube
1/2 tsp. crushed dried basil
1 tsp. crushed dried oregano
1 tsp. Mrs. Dash
1 tsp. lemon pepper
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 tsp. parsley flakes

Use a 5 quart microwave proof dish. Microwave meat on HIGH POWER for 4-5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Stir halfway through cooking time. Drain. Add potatoes, onions, celery, mixed vegetables, soup mix, 1/4 cup water and all seasonings. Stir. Cover. Microwave on HIGH POWER for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in 6 cups water and tomato sauce. Microwave at HIGH POWER again for another 15 minutes. This soup freezes well. Any soup or chili recipe can be prepared in same manner as above.