Hamburger Soup

One of our staple winter recipes is one that was given to us by a good friend about ten years ago. It's quick, it's easy, and can be made a few hours before dinner or tossed in the slow cooker in the morning before you head off to work. Our version of hamburger soup, just for you!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion finely chopped
28 oz can of tomatoes
2 cups water
3 10 oz cans of consomme or beef broth
1 can tomato soup
4 chopped carrots
2 bay leafs
3 celery stalks, chopped
1 Tbsp parsley
2 tsp thyme
2 tsp garlic
dash of pepper
1/2 cup barley

Directions:

Brown meat and onions and then drain the fat. Add everything else and simmer for a minimum of 2 hours on the stove.

If using a slow cooker, brown the meat and onions, then toss them in the slow cooker along with the rest of the ingredients. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

Enjoy!