"This is a much played with recipe. I like a nice hearty, chunky soup. Lucky me, that I hadn't posted this one yet when the RSC #9 ingredients list was revealed. Because this already had 5 ingredients from it! My work was done for entry #1. This became my most popular recipe in the contest. Spot 6 when sorted by rating. Hope you try it and love it too! **Several reviewers have used broth in place of the water which will give you a more intense flavor...The reason I didn't have it in the ingredients is because most onion soup mixes have beef bouillon in them.**..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 lbs lean ground beef
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1 white onion, peeled and diced
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, more to taste
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1/2 teaspoon dry oregano, more to taste
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1/2 teaspoon dry basil, more to taste
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1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
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1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope onion soup mix
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6 cups water, more to desired consistency
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
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1 cup celery, sliced
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1/4 cup celery leaves, coarsely chopped
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1 cup fresh carrot, sliced
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1 cup white potato, peeled and cut into small cubes