Goodies from Scratch

Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups fresh or frozen corn
2 cups water
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions
In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 5 servings.

Note: to enhance the flavor, add a ham shank to the ingredients.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 242 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 745 mg
sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 20 g protein.
Hamburger Garden Soup published in Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook , p145