Society Soup

Ingredients

• 2 lb lean ground beef browned with 1 crushed garlic clove
• 12 tsp black pepper
• 12 tsp oregano
• 12 tsp basil
• 12 tsp seasoned salt
• 12 tsp sugar
• dash of cayenne
• 1 Tbsp parsley flakes
• 2 envelopes Lipton onion soup
• 1 large can Italian-style tomatoes pureed in blender
• 1 c chopped celery
• 1 c chopped celery leaves
• 1 c chopped carrots
• 1 c tiny peas frozen
• 1 c corn frozen
• 1 Tbsp finely chopped green pepper
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 10 c water
• 12 c dry red wine optional

Directions

1. Simmer ingredients 30 minutes covered
2. Add 13 cup of barley and simmer 30 minutes more covered
3. Add 12 cup alphabet macaroni and simmer 15 more minutes covered
4. Serve with croutons and Parmesan cheese if desired