Vegetable Soup
["1 lb. ground beef", "1 c. diced onion", "1 c. chopped celery", "1 c. sliced carrots", "2 cloves garlic, minced", "1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes (optional)", "1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce", "1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, undrained", "2 c. water", "5 tsp. beef bouillon or 2 cubes dissolved in the water", "1 Tbsp. parsley flakes", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. oregano", "1/2 tsp. basil", "1/4 tsp. black pepper", "1 c. frozen, canned or fresh green beans"]
["Brown beef in heavy kettle; drain.", "Add all ingredients except green beans.", "Bring to boil; lower heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes.", "Add green beans; bring to boil and simmer until beans are tender.", "Add more water if you prefer a thinner soup. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.", "Yield:", "12 servings."]
["ground beef", "onion", "celery", "carrots", "garlic", "tomatoes", "tomato sauce", "kidney beans", "water", "beef bouillon", "parsley flakes", "salt", "oregano", "basil", "black pepper", "frozen"]