Hamburger Soup The Best of the Best - Vol. 1 (Page: 119) The Best of Bridge (Page: 129) Don't be deceived by the name - this is a family favorite and a breeze for entertaining. This recipe makes 18 soup ladles and freezes very well. Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef 1 medium onion,finely chopped 1 - 28 oz. can tomatoes 2 cups water 500 mL 3 - 10 oz. cans consomme 1 - 10 oz. can tomato soup 4 carrots, finely chopped 1 bay leaf 3 sticks celery, finely chopped parsley pepper to taste 1/2 cup pot barley 125 mL Instructions: Brown meat and onions. Drain well. Combine all ingredients in large pot. Simmer covered, at least 2 hours, or all day. Serves 10. They say that a dog is a man's best friend. I don't think so. How many friends have you had neutered? Click here to mail this recipe to a friend. Click here to add this recipe to your list of favorites.

Have you tried this recipe and want to share your thoughts? Click here to submit your comments. Reviews 10/24/2007 - Gisele This is a healthy, hearty soup that I've made many times for my family. A meal in a bowl,what more can you ask for? Delish.... 10/10/2007 - Shannon You can't go wrong with this one. It's delicious, healthy, makes a ton and freezes well. Love it! 01/14/2006 - Terri Great after a day of skiing served with cheese buns and a salad! 12/26/2005 - Joy I've made this many times, and is great with homemade buns, or buttermilk biscuits. It's even better leftover. 11/22/2005 - Laura This soup is delicious. I have also made it with ground chicken or turkey and changed the consomme to chicken broth. I have put chopped potatoes in instead of barley. It is good, but the potatoes don't freeze well. Beans and/or corn are good as well in the soup. 11/18/2005 - Karyn I agree with everyone else. This recipe is a family classic. Sooo good! 09/23/2005 - Roberta I make a triple batch of this wonderful soup every fall and freeze it. We use it for lunches at work; a good warm-up after snowmobiling; or a light supper on a cold night. All generations love it!! 06/13/2005 - j This is good (especially after a few days) but very salty for my taste. Try sub-ing low-salt canned broths or add more water to fulfill the liquid requirements. So many canned soup type ingredients usually means lots of MSG which is not too good for you. Look for healthier alternatives. 04/12/2005 - Debbie Absolutely the best on a cold winter day! Warms the soul! Serve with warm breadsticks! 11/2/2004 - Judy This is a great soup to eat on cold winter days. It freezes so well just like the recipe says. I have amazed family and friends with this recipe. I highly reccomend it to everyone who haven't tried this out. Those that have tried this recipe know what I'm talking about. I make this recipe several times a year.