Dory's Hamburger Veggy Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground chuck
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 6 fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped
• salt & fresh ground pepper
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 cup carrot, sliced
• 1 cup fresh green beans, cut in bite-size pieces
• 1 cup frozen peas

• 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can green giant whole kernel corn, drained
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
• 1 cup sea shell macaroni

• 1 (11 1/2 ounce) can V8 vegetable juice

• 2 (48 ounce) cans collage inn beef broth

Directions

1. 1

   In large soup kettle fry lean ground chuck, onions and garlic with salt and pepper until browned.

2. 2

   Add beef broth, V-8 juice, bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Add diced carrots and celery, green beans. Put lid on and let simmer for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Add frozen peas, corn, barley and macaroni.

5. 5

   Let simmer for 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Put in soup bowls and serve with cornbread or a crusty loaf of bread.