Quarterback Soup

• 2 -3 lbs ground beef
• 1 -2 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 (15 ounce) cans beef broth
• 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
• 1 cup diced potato
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can French style green beans, drained
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried basil

1. In a large skillet, brown ground beef; crumble into small pieces; drain and set aside.
2. In a large soup pot; saute onions and garlic in melted butter until onions are tender.
3. Add in drained ground beef and the remaining ingredients; stir to combine.
4. Bring to a boil; then lower heat and simmer until vegetables are tender (about 30-40 minutes); adjust seasoning to taste with salt, pepper, or hot sauce; also add more broth/wine if more liquid is needed.

ground beef, onion, garlic, butter, beef broth, tomatoes, potato, carrot, celery, french style green beans, red wine, parsley, basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/quarterback-soup-153422 (may not work)