Hamburger Soup

It's raining again. That means more soup recipes! Here's a family favorite that John has been trying his hand at lately. (love husbands who cook) The best part of this recipe is that you can substitute in whatever you have in your veggie drawer or freezer and it still tastes great. Yummy. 

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 6 cubes beef or vegetable broth 
• 5 cups water
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 3 tablespoons ketchup

Directions

1. In a medium skillet, brown hamburger over medium heat. Drain off fat.
2. Combine beef, carrots, celery, onions, bouillon, water, tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes, salt, corn, basil, and ketchup in a large stock pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.