Hamburger Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 medium onion, chopped
10 peppercorns
1 1/2 lb. ground beef, browned
1 can tomatoes
3 cans consomme
2 soup cans water
1 bay leaf
6 sprigs of parsley
1 Tbsp. salt
2 medium potatoes, diced
1 can kidney beans
4 medium carrots, shredded
4 celery tops

Preparation

Add all ingredients in large soup pot and simmer for at least one hour.
Makes 3 1/2 quarts!