Steak Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 2 C. diced onion
• 1 C. diced celery
• 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
• 4 (14-oz.) cans chicken broth
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. red pepper sauce (Tabasco)
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 C. butter
• 1/2 C. flour

INSTRUCTIONS

Brown hamburg in Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add onion, carrots, celery and garlic. Cook 10-12 minutes until vegetables are softened. Add chicken broth, tomatoes, Worcestershire, red pepper sauce and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Meanwhile, melt butter in small saucepan, stir in flour. Cook over med-high heat stirring until deep brown. Whisk into soup. Cover and simmer 15 additional minutes.

Note: we like to add cooked noodles.

Recipe by Diane