Hamburger Soup

Hamburger Soup 2 lbs ground beef 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon basil 1/8 teaspoon seasoning salt 1 (2 ounce) package onion soup mix (for 3 or 4 servings) 6 cups boiling water 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 4 carrots, cut up 1/2 cup corn 1 cup celery, sliced 1 cup elbow macaroni In a large saucepan, brown meat, drain excess fat. Add salt, pepper, oregano, basil, seasoned salt, and onion soup mix. Stir in boiling water and tomato sauce. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare celery and carrots; Then add to simmering mixture with corn and continue to cook for 30 minutes. Add macaroni and simmer for 30 minutes longer, adding more water if necessary and stirring occasionally. To freeze: place soup in a rigid container and freeze. To reheat: remove from freezer and thaw. Place soup in saucepan and heat, stirring, until hot.