Dory's Hamburger Veggy Soup

DoryJean54's Note:

After looking at a pouch of dehydrated veggy soup with all the additives I came up with this one using a lot of fresh veggies.You may add more or less veggies according to your family's taste.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 1 lb lean ground chuck
• 1 large onion , finely chopped
• 6 fresh garlic cloves , finely chopped
• salt & fresh ground pepper
• 2 stalks celery , sliced
• 1 cup carrot , sliced
• 1 cup fresh green beans , cut in bite-size pieces
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 (15 ¼ ounce) can green giant whole kernel corn , drained
• ½ cup quick-cooking barley
• 1 cup sea shell macaroni
• 1 (11 ½ ounce) can V8 vegetable juice
• 2 (48 ounce) cans collage inn beef broth
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon thyme
• 1 bay leaf

Directions:

1. In large soup kettle fry lean ground chuck, onions and garlic with salt and pepper until browned.
2. Add beef broth, V-8 juice, bring to a boil.
3. Add diced carrots and celery, green beans. Put lid on and let simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Add frozen peas, corn, barley and macaroni.
5. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Put in soup bowls and serve with cornbread or a crusty loaf of bread.