Quick Spanish Hamburger Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 lb. ground beef
1/4 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 (2 oz.) can mushroom stems and pieces
2 Tbsp. chopped onions
2 Tbsp. sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. dry red wine
grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

In saucepan, cook ground beef until browned; drain off fat. Stir in salt and pepper.
Add tomato sauce, carrot, mushrooms, onions, olives and sugar.
Stir in water and wine.
Cover.
Simmer for 30 to 35 minutes or until carrot is tender, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle individual servings with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Makes 2 servings.