Easy Hamburger Soup

Hamburger soup has been around for a long time. During WW2 when beef was scarce, this soup went a long way to feeding a family. Served with some homemade bread it kept you warm on a cold night!

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
• 1 cup sliced cabbage
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
• 3 cups low sodium, fat-free beef broth
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1. In a soup pot over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and onion for 6 to 8 minutes or until meat is browned. 
2. Add carrots, cabbage, and celery, and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.