Lots Of Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground chuck
5 cans chicken broth
1 can Ro-Tel
2 (16 oz. cans) stewed tomatoes (big cans)
1 (8 oz.) can tomato paste
2 c. fresh green beans
1 c. chopped carrots
1 c. chopped celery
2 medium potatoes, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
1 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. raw rice
3 cloves garlic
1 c. chopped mushrooms
1 tsp. each thyme, oregano, marjoram, salt and pepper
1/2 tsp. sage

Preparation

Put all liquids in 16-quart stockpot.
Puree the tomatoes. In a large skillet, brown chuck with 1/2 cup onion and chopped garlic.
Bring stockpot to a boil.
Add vegetables, meat and remaining ingredients. Simmer for several hours.
Serves 8 to 10.