Hamburger Soup

This recipe came from a good friend (Laury) and adapted to our liking. It's one of our favorite cold day dishes so it deserves to be in this blog.

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb ground hamburger
2 Cans Veg-All (drained)(or 3 cups fresh or frozen veggies)
1 Can Garbanzo Beans (drained)
1 Can of Kidney Beans (drained)
5 cans low-sodium beef broth
1 package Onion Soup Mix
1 diced tomato
1/2 cup Orzo
2 tbs Worcestershire Sauce
2 tbs fresh garlic
Salt/Pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

• In a large pot put in Broth and Onion Soup Mix on med heat
• In skillet on med heat - brown the hamburger (salt/pepper to taste) 
• When meat is nearly cooked thru - Drain and return to pan - put in garlic and mix well and cook til meat is done. Then add to the large pot
• Now add the all of the veggies to the large pot and bring to a soft boil
• Add in the Orzo and bring to another boil (or cook apx 10 minutes) 
• Add the diced tomato and Worcestershire Sauce and let simmer for 20-30 minutes

Serve with warm bread / bisquits

This recipe can be adapted with whatever veggies you like or with turkey - but if using turkey use a vegetable broth base instead of the beef broth.