An Old Family Recipe

There are a lot of these, but this one is a particular gem in the recipe treasure chest.  Hamburger Soup is one of the best parts about cold-weather cooking.  The name underestimates this flavorful dish.

Hamburger Soup

1 LB ground beef

1/2 LB mild Italian sausage

2 diced onions

1 C diced carrots

1 diced rutabaga

1 C diced celery

1/4 C pearl barley (you can use quinoa or brown rice)

1 LG can stewed tomatoes

1 can (10 1/2 OZ) beef broth (or 10 OZ water + 2 bullion cubes)

2 TBSP ketchup

2 TSP seasoned salt

1 pinch dried basil

4 C water

Brown the beef, sausage, & onions.  Drain.  Add the other ingredients and simmer about 2 hours. 

I am making this recipe in the crockpot tomorrow, and I will let you know how it goes!