Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, finely diced

• 4 celery stalks, finely sliced

• 2 pounds ground beef

• 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper

• 4 cups soup stock (can be made from bouillon)

• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

• 4 large carrots, sliced

• 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz)

• 1 can corn and/or green beans (15 oz) or other vegetables – optional

• 1/2 tsp rosemary and 1/2 tsp thyme

• 1 tsp brown sugar

• Salt and pepper to taste