Hamburger Soup

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb hamburger
• 1/2 tsp garlic salt
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• 1 cup celery, diced fine
• 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 cups water
• 2 cans vegetable beef soup
• 1 can northern beans
• 1 (12 oz) can spicy V-8 juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook and crumble hamburger in a large soup pan until nice and brown.
2. Add garlic salt, chili powder, butter, celery, and onions; sauté for a couple minutes.
3. Add water, potatoes, canned soups, beans, and V-8 juice.
4. Simmer for about 2 hours.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Note: Leftovers freeze well. Serve topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese.