American Hamburger Goulash Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin, very lean
3 celery ribs, chopped into 1-in chunks
3 -4 carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-in chunks
1 large onion, chopped finely
2 fresh garlic cloves, minced (use more or less per your taste)
8 ounces frozen baby peas
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-in chunks
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (undrained)
1/2 cup red wine
3 (10 ounce) cans beef consomme
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper (I don't use the salt, and use about 2 teaspoons of pepper)
1 -2 bay leaf
shell macaroni (optional)
parmesan cheese (optional)
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Preparation

In a large pot, brown the ground beef with onion and garlic; drain any fat.
Add in all remaining ingredients except Parmesan cheese,wine,and pasta and simmer for 3 hours or more.
1 hour before serving add uncooked pasta
1/2 an hour before serving add red wine.
Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.