Fast & Frugal Hamburger Soup

By Quick Cooking Magazine

Fast & Frugal Hamburger Soup

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
• 2 cups diced onions
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
• 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 cup stick margarine
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour

Directions

In a large saucepan or soup kettle, cook the beef, onions, carrots, celery and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in broth, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce Heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

In another saucepan, melt margarine over medium-low heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Cook and stir for 6-8 minutes or until mixture turns golden brown. Carefully stir into soup. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Yield: 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

You'll love it, it's priced at a mere 68 cents a bowl.

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