Autumn Soup

I love the autumn colors in this fulfilling soup!

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Autumn Soup

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 5 c. water
• 1 c. chopped onions
• 1 c. chopped carrots
• 1 c. chopped potatoes
• 1 c. diced celery
• 1 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1/4 tsp. garlic salt
• 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes

Directions:

1. In a large pot, cook ground beef until browned. Drain fat.
2. Add remaining ingredients except tomatoes. Heat until boiling.
3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes and serve! (We like to add these right before serving to help cool this steaming pot of soup.)