American Hamburger Goulash Soup

Prep Time: 2 Minutes

Cook Time: 180 Minutes

Ready In: 182 Minutes

Servings: 8

There is a local restaurant in Sioux Falls that has a similar soup on the menu. I decided to try to make it at home. this is what I came up with! I hope you enjoy it! **As with any recipe, this is a blueprint. The final design belongs to you!

Ingredients:

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)

Directions:

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.

By RecipeOfHealth.com