Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 c. diced onion
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. sliced carrots
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes (optional)
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, undrained
2 c. water
5 tsp. beef bouillon or 2 cubes dissolved in the water
1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 c. frozen, canned or fresh green beans

Preparation

Brown beef in heavy kettle; drain.
Add all ingredients except green beans.
Bring to boil; lower heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
Add green beans; bring to boil and simmer until beans are tender.
Add more water if you prefer a thinner soup. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.
Yield:
12 servings.