HAMBURGER SOUP
Ingredients:
1 1/2 T. butter
1 medium onion, chopped coarsely
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 (1 lb. 12 oz.) can tomatoes
3 cans consommé
2 cans water
4 medium carrots, quartered
4 celery tops
6 sprigs parsley
1/2 tsp. thyme
10 peppercorns
Salt and pepper (if no peppercorns)
Melt butter in large heavy kettle. Sauté onion and cook until limp. Add ground beef and stir until it loses the raw look. Put all ingredients into a crockpot, and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours. If using leftover vegetables or zucchini, add and cook longer depending on your crockpot. Serves 6 generously.
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