Harvest Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef
3/4 chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 1/2 c. water
2 1/4 c. chopped, peeled, sweet potatoes
1 c. chopped red potatoes
1 c. chopped, peeled acorn squash
2 tsp. beef bouillon granules
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. ground allspice
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can diced tomatoes (undrained)

Preparation

In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain well. Add the water, potatoes, squash, bouillon, bay leaves, chili powder, pepper, allspice and cloves. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add the tomatoes. Cook and stir until heated thoroughly. Discard bay leaves. Yields 6 servings.