Ingredients

4potatoes,large, peeled and cut into chunks, or more to taste

4carrots,large, chopped, or more to taste

1onion,medium, chopped

½celery stalk,with leaves, diced

3clovesgarlic,chopped

2tbspparsley,dried

1tbspbasil,dried

1tbspbeef bouillon powder

salt and ground black pepper,to taste

water,as needed

1lblean ground beef

Preparation

Combine potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, parsley, basil, bouillon, salt, and pepper in a large soup pot.

Fill the pot with enough water to cover the ingredients. Cover and boil until all ingredients begin to soften for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat.

Crumble in uncooked ground beef, a little at a time, stirring to mix a few times. Return to heat and bring back to a boil. Simmer on low to medium heat until all vegetables are cooked through and meat is no longer pink for 15 to 20 minutes.

Serve with crusty bread and enjoy.