Vegetable Soup

Okay...2010 was the craziest year I've ever experienced and my idea of trying to figure out family recipes and adding recipes of friends got lost in the chaos. But, things have settled down somewhat, so, so I'm going to try and do better. My new idea is to blog these recipes immediately after I cook (you know what they say about good intentions!) and tonight was the perfect night for vegetable soup, so......

Vegetable Soup

Small amount of olive oil
1 qt of beef broth
1 lb of frozen mixed vegetables
1 small pack of frozen sliced okra (if desired)
2 48 oz cans of diced tomatoes (or fresh diced tomatoes)
4 stalks of cut celery
1 diced onion
1 lb of browned hamburger or diced sirloin
2 or more cups of tomato juice or tomato paste and water
Parsley, salt and pepper to taste

In a large stock pot, over medium heat, add a small amount of olive oil and cook onions and celery to until translucent (or close)
Add beef and brown
Add beef broth and tomatoes.... bring to a boil
Add frozen vegetables and seasoning
turn heat down to simmer and cook for an hour +