Hamburger Soup

"This soup is delicious and fun to eat. My family makes a game out of finding the peppercorns. We collect all 10 in a small bowl to be certain that no one bites down on one."

Recipe

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 4 celery tops
• 1 28-ounce can tomatoes
• 3 14.5-ounce cans beef consommé, plus 2 cans water
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 4 carrots, diced
• 1 bay leaf
• 10 peppercorns
• 1/2 cup barley
• 1 can black beans, drained (optional)

Melt butter in a large soup kettle. Sauté onion. Add beef and cook until slightly browned. Add all remaining ingredients, except barley and beans. Bring to a boil. Add barley and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally for about one hour. Add beans and heat through. Remove celery tops before serving. Serves 8 to 10.

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