Hamburger Soup

• 12-1 lb hamburger
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 onion, medium,chopped
• 2 quarts water
• 12 cup barley or 12 cup rice
• 16 ounces canned tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 bag frozen vegetables, your choice
• salt
• pepper
• garlic powder

1. Partially brown the hamburger and drain.
2. Toss in the celery and onion, and cook until translucent.
3. Drain again.
4. Pour in water.
5. If using barley, toss in and simmer 1 hour.
6. If using rice, simmer 1/2 hour and then toss in rice and simmer 1/2 hour more.
7. Partially chop the tomatoes, and add the potatoes and vegetables.
8. Simmer 45 minutes more.
9. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.

hamburger, stalks celery, potatoes, onion, water, barley, tomatoes, tomato sauce, frozen vegetables, salt, pepper, garlic

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hamburger-soup-23196 (may not work)