Hamburger Soup

Ingredients

• 500 g ground beef ((hamburger meat))
• 500 g potatoes
• 300 g carrots
• 1 l beef stock
• 2 celery sticks
• 1 can (400 g/14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 150 g frozen green peas
• 100 g frozen green beans
• 1 onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Finely chop onion and garlic. Dice potatoes, carrots and celery in bite sized pieces.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a large pot on medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sautee for a few minutes until the onion has softened and is translucent.

3. 3

   Add the ground beef to the pot, and cook until it has browned completely.

4. 4

   Then, add the diced tomatoes, beef stock, potatoes, carrots and celery. Cover with a lid, and leave the soup to simmer until the potatoes have cooked through, typically about 20 minutes.

5. 5

   When the vegetables have softened, add frozen peas and green beans. Leave to cook for 2-3 minutes, or until these have warmed through.

6. 6

   Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.