My Hamburger Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 lbs ground sirloin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 dash seasoning salt
• 2 (2 ounce) packages onion soup mix
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup celery leaves, chopped
• 1 cup carrot, shredded
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 cup small shell pasta (i like mini shells)
• parmesan cheese, grated (or italian blend)

Recipe

• 1 brown meat in skillet, drain excess fat.
• 2 add salt, pepper, oregano, basil, seasonng salt, and onion soup mix.
• 3 stir in broth, bouillon cube, balsamic vinegar, tomato sauce and soy sauce.
• 4 cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
• 5 meanwhile, prepare celery and leaves, and carrots. add to simmering mixture with capers and continue to cook for 45 minutes.
• 6 add pasta and continue to simmer for 15 minutes, adding water if necessary, and stirring occasionally.
• 7 portions may be sprinkled with grated cheese.