Society Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. lean ground beef, browned with 1 crushed garlic clove
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
dash of cayenne
1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
2 envelopes Lipton onion soup
1 large can Italian-style tomatoes, pureed in blender
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped celery leaves
1 c. chopped carrots
1 c. tiny peas (frozen)
1 c. corn (frozen)
1 Tbsp. finely chopped green pepper
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
10 c. water
1/2 c. dry red wine (optional)

Preparation

Simmer ingredients 30 minutes, covered.
Add 1/3 cup of barley and simmer 30 minutes more, covered.
Add 1/2 cup alphabet macaroni and simmer 15 more minutes, covered.
Serve with croutons and Parmesan cheese, if desired.