HAMBURGER SOUP

Today in NoVa, it is a rainy, cold day- so guess what? It is a SOUP day! Yipppeee! Pulled out hamburger and veggies so here goes...

HAMBURGER SOUP
serves 10+
great leftover or frozen

1 1/2 lbs ground hamburger , chicken or turkey
Lawry's season salt to taste
2 tbs olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
4 large carrots, diced
1/2 tsp minced garlic
28 oz can diced tomatoes
2 tbs Worchestershire sauce
1 tsp basil
3 tbs Better than broth (or use Beef broth in box as sub for water)
pepper to taste
5 medium potatoes, diced (peel or leave skin on)
Veggies of choice (some or all): 8-10 oz ea: green beans, corn, peas, edamame, spinach, cabbage, lima beans

In a 10-12 qt pot, in olive oil, saute onions and garlic over med hi til translucent. Add beef, seasoned front and back w/salt. Brown on all sides. Drain. Add rest of ingredients. Cover all with water to 2 inches over all in pot. Bring to boil. Lower to simmer and simmer 2-3 hrs. Serve with crackers or crusty bread.