Hamburger Soup
"I made this glorious hamburger soup one Sunday in winter for three very important reasons: One, it was so ding dang cold outside, all I could think about was soup. Two, church was canceled (Church? Canceled? I don't understand.) and I didn't have anything else to do. Three, I was hungry, man. I love hamburger soup so much because it's meaty and hearty and flavorful and satisfying. Mmmmmm! It just feels good to eat it, and as a bonus, it always reminds me of my grandmother Ga-Ga. And that always means it's going to be delicious...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 pounds ground chuck or other ground beef
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1 large yellow onion, diced
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2 celery stalks, diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 (14.5-ounce can) whole tomatoes
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1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
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1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
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1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
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4 carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal
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5 large red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch chunks
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3 cups beef broth, more as needed
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3 tablespoons tomato paste
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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2 teaspoons dried parsley
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1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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