Jan'S Winter Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter
2 medium onions, chopped
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
1 clove garlic, minced
3 c. beef or chicken broth
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped
1 c. diced potatoes
3 carrots, chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
1 c. frozen green beans
1 c. dry red wine
1/2 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. thyme
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Saute onions and garlic in butter until onions are tender. Add meat and brown. Drain well. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer at least one hour.