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                                            Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 12  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    When the weather is cold and it is snowy outside I love to make this soup. It is relativly inexpensive but has so much flavor. Very different from any steak soup I have tried. My kids actually get excited when I make this soup. I have had this recipe for years and believe it may have originated from Lady's Home Journal and modified just a tad. I would add a  serve with  but think it is good for the whole meal. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 1/2 lbs ground beef  |  
                                                1 cup diced onion  |  
                                                1 1/2 cups diced carrots  |  
                                                1 cup chopped celery  |  
                                                1 tablespoon chopped garlic  |  
                                                3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth  |  
                                                1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes  |  
                                                2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce  |  
                                                1 teaspoon red pepper sauce  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon ground pepper  |  
                                                8 tablespoons butter  |  
                                                1/2 cup flour  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Brown ground beef over med-high heat in a dutch oven. Add onions, carrots, celery and garlic. cook 10-12 minutes until veggies are softened. 2. Add chicken broth, tomatoes, worchestershire, red pepper sauce, and ground pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes. 3. Meanwhile melt butter in small saucepan. Stir in flour. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring until golden brown. Whisk into soup. Cover and simmer 15 minutes more.                              | 
                         
                         
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