John Elway'S Hamburger Soup

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 (15 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (10 ounce) can rotel, diced tomatoes and green chilis
• 1 cup diced potato, with skins
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 (15 ounce) can French style green beans, undrained
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• salt and pepper

1. In a large pot, saute onion and garlic in butter.
2. Simultaneously, in a skillet, fry the ground beef until brown. Strain off grease.
3. Add the cooked meat to the onions and garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add all other ingredients to the pot and bring to a boil over medium heat.
5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes or until veggies are tender.
6. Season with salt and pepper, as needed.

butter, onions, ground beef, garlic, beef broth, tomato sauce, tomatoes, potato, carrot, celery, french style green beans, red wine, parsley flakes, dried basil, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/john-elways-hamburger-soup-206457 (may not work)