Hamburger Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. or 1 stick margarine
1/2 c. flour (optional)
2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans beef broth
3 c. water
2 lb. ground beef
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
2 large onions, cut in large chunks
4 stalks celery, cut in large chunks
5 carrots, peeled and sliced thick
2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen vegetables
1 Tbsp. beef base
1 1/2 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Melt margarine in large pot and add flour to make a smooth paste.
Gradually add beef broth and water and cook until slightly thickened.
Saute ground beef.
Drain off grease.
Add beef to large pot.
Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are done, 30 to 45 minutes.