Wild Rice Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
1 c. uncooked wild rice, soak in 3 changes of boiling water until tender
1 c. water
3 drops Tabasco or more
2 tsp. instant beef bouillon granules
1/2 tsp. ground pepper
4 ribs celery, sliced
2 large onions, chopped
3 cans cream of mushroom soup
2 soup cans water or milk can be used

Preparation

In 4 quart kettle, brown beef with salt and Italian seasoning. Add everything but soups and water.
Simmer 30 minutes.
Add soups and water.
Simmer 30 minutes more.
Diced ham and slivered almonds can be added.