Beef Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 lb. lean ground beef
1 c. onion, sliced
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 c. potatoes, sliced
2 tsp. parsley, chopped
3 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 whole cloves
1/2 c. carrots, shredded

Preparation

Brown beef in hot 2-quart saucepan.
Turn carefully as needed to brown on all sides.
Keep meat in chunks.
Drain fat.
Add water, onion, celery and seasonings to beef.
Bring to boiling point, then reduce heat and cook slowly for 30 minutes.
Add potatoes, carrots and parsley.
Cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
Remove bay leaf and cloves before serving. Makes 4 servings (about 1 1/4 cups each).