Quick and Easy Hamburger Soup

1 pound lean ground beef

1 envelope Instant onion soup mix

1 quart Roma canned tomatoes, undrained

or

1 large can tomatoes

1 can green beans, undrained

2 large carrots, sliced

4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

2 quarts water

Salt and pepper, to taste

Brown ground beef in a frying pan. Drain well. Place meat in a large soup pot. Add onion soup mix dry. Add the next 7 ingredients. Stir ingredients and add salt and pepper according to taste.

Bring to a boil and lower heat. Simmer for about 30 minutes or until carrots and potatoes are tender.

Serves 8 to 10.