Hamburger Soup

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 carrots, diced
• 3 celery, diced
• 1 box 48 ounce beef broth
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups pasta shells
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 package Lipton onion soup mix
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• salt and lots of pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1. 1) Place ground beef in pan and start to cook. Add onions, celery and carrots. Cook for 10 minutes or until beef is browned. Add Lipton soup mix, garlic, bay leaves and the rest of spices. Mix well. Add broth, tomatoes and water.
2. 2) Simmer until veggies are almost done.
3. 3) Add pasta and cook until al dente and add your peas.
4. Serve with crusty bread.

lean ground beef, onion, carrots, celery, beef broth, water, tomatoes, pasta shells, frozen peas, onion soup, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, salt, red pepper, italian seasoning

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/hamburger-soup-52967421 (may not work)