Hamburger Soup

• servings: 12 servings
• active time: 30 minutes
• total time: 2 hours

Ingredients

1.5 lb regular ground beef

1 T butter (more if using lean ground beef)

1 T olive oil (more if using lean ground beef)

1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (1.5c)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 medium carrot, finely chopped (1c)

2 stalks celery, finely chopped (1c)

14 oz can diced tomatoes w juice

4 c chicken stock or broth (or water w bullion powder)

4 c beef stock or broth (or water w bullion powder)

1 t Italian seasoning

1 t dried parsley

1/2 t black pepper

2 bay leaves

Half a lemon

1 c potatoes, diced

1/2 c dried barley

1/4 c fresh dill, chopped

Directions

Brown beef in Dutch oven

Remove beef but leave fat

Add butter and olive oil

Add onions and garlic, sauté

Add carrots and celery, sauté

Add tomatoes w juice, chicken stock, beef stock, Italian seasoning, parsley, pepper, salt if stocks are unsalted

Bring to a simmer

Add lemon half, bay leaves, potatoes, barley

Simmer covered 60-90 minutes until potatoes and barley are cooked

Remove lemon and bay leaves

Add dill and beef, season to taste w salt and pepper, serve