Society Soup

• 2 lb. lean ground beef, browned with 1 crushed garlic clove
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• dash of cayenne
• 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
• 2 envelopes Lipton onion soup
• 1 large can Italian-style tomatoes, pureed in blender
• 1 c. chopped celery
• 1 c. chopped celery leaves
• 1 c. chopped carrots
• 1 c. tiny peas (frozen)
• 1 c. corn (frozen)
• 1 Tbsp. finely chopped green pepper
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 10 c. water
• 1/2 c. dry red wine (optional)

1. Simmer ingredients 30 minutes, covered.
2. Add 1/3 cup of barley and simmer 30 minutes more, covered.
3. Add 1/2 cup alphabet macaroni and simmer 15 more minutes, covered.
4. Serve with croutons and Parmesan cheese, if desired.

lean ground beef, black pepper, oregano, basil, salt, sugar, cayenne, parsley flakes, onion soup, italianstyle tomatoes, celery, celery, carrots, tiny peas, corn, green pepper, worcestershire sauce, water, red wine

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=869058 (may not work)