Autumn Soup

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Title: AUTUMN SOUP
Categories: Soups, Microwave
Yield: 4 servings

1 lb Lean ground beef
1 c Finely chopped onions
4 c Hot water
1 c Carrots, thinly sliced
1 c Celery, diced
1 c Potatoes, diced into
-1/2-inch cubes
2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Pepper
1 Bay leaf, crumbled
Few leaves dried basil
6 Whole fresh tomatoes, stems
-removed & cut into eighths

1. Place ground beef, crumbled, into a deep, 3-quart. heat- resistant,
non-metallic casserole. Heat. uncovered, in Micro- wave Oven 5
minutes or until meat is browned. Stir occasionally. 2. Drain excess
fat. 3. Add onions and heat, uncovered. in Microwave Oven 2 minutes
or until onions are tender. 4. Add hot water, carrots, celery,
potatoes and seasoning. Mix thoroughly. 5. Heat, covered, in
Microwave Oven 10 minutes or until water comes to a boil. 6. Add
tomatoes to soup and heat, covered. in Microwave Oven 5 minutes or
until tomatoes are tender.

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