Hamburger Soup

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion - finely chopped
• 1 28-oz can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups water
• 3 cans beef consomme
• 1 can low fat tomato soup
• 4 carrots, finely chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 8 tablespoons barley

Instructions

1. Brown meat with onion, drain well.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large pot.
3. Cover and simmer at least 2 hours.

Notes

Makes 12 servings.

Exchanges: Count each serving as: 2 protein (group 6) ½ carbohydrate (group 5)

Thank you to Marg P. for this great recipe!

Thanks to T. Lalonde for the picture.