American Hamburger Goulash Soup

• 1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin, very lean
• 3 celery ribs, chopped into 1-in chunks
• 3 -4 carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-in chunks
• 1 large onion, chopped finely
• 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced (use more or less per your taste)
• 8 ounces frozen baby peas
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-in chunks
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 3 (10 ounce) cans beef consomme
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• salt and pepper (I don't use the salt, and use about 2 teaspoons of pepper)
• 1 -2 bay leaf
• shell macaroni (optional)
• parmesan cheese (optional)
• crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef with onion and garlic; drain any fat.
2. Add in all remaining ingredients except Parmesan cheese,wine,and pasta and simmer for 3 hours or more.
3. 1 hour before serving add uncooked pasta
4. 1/2 an hour before serving add red wine.
5. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

ground sirloin, celery, onion, garlic, baby peas, potatoes, tomatoes, red wine, beef consomme, worcestershire sauce, salt, bay leaf, shell macaroni, parmesan cheese, red pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/american-hamburger-goulash-soup-350448 (may not work)