Ground Beef Veggie Soup

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
• 1 White Onion (diced)
• 1 Pound Ground Beef (90/10)
• 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 Cup Carrots (sliced)
• 1 Cup Celery (diced)
• 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 2 Russet Potatoes (medium, peeled and chopped)
• 8 Cups Beef Broth
• 28 oz Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 3 Cups Frozen Mixed Vegetables
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• Black Pepper (to taste)
• 1/4 Cup Parsley (freshly chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large dutch oven over medium heat, add a drizzle of oil. Add the onion, ground beef, garlic, carrots and celery, and cook until no pink remains. Drain any fat.

2. 2

   Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring into the meat until well mixed.

3. 3

   Add potatoes, broth, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, seasoning and bay leaf.

4. 4

   Simmer covered 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in vegetables, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and simmer 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

6. 6

   Serve with fresh chopped parsley and crusty sour dough bread.