"Even my father, who doesn't particularly like soup, enjoys my full-flavored version of traditional vegetable soup. He asked me to share the recipe with Mom, and I gladly obliged! —Dana Simmons, Lancaster, Ohio..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds ground beef
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3 medium onions, chopped
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1 garlic clove, minced
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3 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef broth, undiluted
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1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
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3 cups water
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1 cup each diced carrots and celery
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1 cup fresh or frozen cut green beans
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1 cup cubed peeled potatoes
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2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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Salt and pepper to taste