Hamburger Soup (Or Turkey)(Great!) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef or turkey
1 medium onion, chopped finely
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped
2 c. water
2 cans consomme or 2 1/2 to 3 cubes chicken or beef stock cubes, dissolved in 4 1/2 c. hot water
1 can tomato soup
4 carrots, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 stalks celery, chopped
parsley
1/2 tsp. thyme
pepper to taste
8 Tbsp. barley or equal amount small macaroni

Preparation

Brown meat and onion.
Drain well.
Combine all ingredients, except pasta, in large pot.
Cover and simmer at least 2 hours or all day.
Put pasta in 1 hour before serving.
Serve with salad and crusty bread.
Serves 10.