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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    The easiest soup recipe ever. A quick meal for anyone who loves that Asian flavor, and for those whose time is limited. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 pound lean ground beef  |  
                                                1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds  |  
                                                2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef consomme  |  
                                                2 cups water  |  
                                                2 cups fresh bean sprouts  |  
                                                1/4 cup diced red bell pepper (optional)  |  
                                                1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (optional)  |  
                                                4 green onions, diced  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium high heat, stirring frequently. Add sesame seeds, consomme, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes. 2. Add bean sprouts and green onions (and red pepper and mushrooms, if using). Cook another 3 minutes. Serve hot.                              | 
                         
                         
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