Mama's Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup

For years, my mother cooked the most delicious vegetable soup I have ever tasted. So, when I had a craving a few months ago, I called her and asked how to cook it. The first try was successful! This soup is delicious. My 15 month old son loved it && it was a hit with my mother-in-law and husband! I asked permission to share this particular recipe and my mother said yes. So, good luck, and let me know how yours turns out!

Mama's Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs of hamburger meat (You can use chicken or no meat if you choose)
• 1 yellow onion
• 1 can (6 oz.) Hunt's Tomato Paste
• 3 cans diced tomatoes
• 2 cans Golden Sweet Whole Kernel Corn 
• 2 cans cut green beans
• 2 cans sliced potatoes
• 2 cans large lima beans

Directions:

1.  (Skip to #2 if you are not including meat.) Place hamburger meat and onions in a medium pot or saucepan. Cook on medium heat until hamburger meat is done. Remove from heat; drain. Place hamburger meat and onions into a larger pot on low heat.
2. Pour all 3 cans of diced tomatoes and entire can of tomato paste into the soup. Fill 2 leftover cans with water and add. Mix thoroughly. 
3. Pour all vegetables into a strainer, then add to the soup.
4. Let the soup cook on Low heat for at least 3-4 hours.
5. Enjoy!

I hope this recipe is one you can add to your favorites list! :)

Thanks,

Kristina Gray