Hobo Soup

So one lazy sunday all I had in the fridge was some vegetables and hamburger meat so I decided it was a hobo soup kind of day. I love making hobo dinner packets when camping and the soup is also really awesome, surely hobo's would only wish they could eat this good!

Don't tell anyone, but it's also low calorie too, might get some sour faces over that one :-O

RECIPE:

1 lb of lean ground beef
1 small onion diced
2-3 medium russet or red potatoes diced
1-2 carrots sliced (not thin or they will be mushy)
4-5? cups of water (told ya I don't measure nuthin)
2 beef bouillon cubes or replace and water and cubes with beef broth in a can
1 small can tomato sauce
Franks Red Hot (I eat that shi%* on everything)
2 Bay leaves
Sea Salt
Ground black pepper
Oregano
Parsely
Chili Powder
Onion Powder
Garlic Powder

You have to experiment with spices and season to your own liking as you go, start with a little then add from there but also remember the flavors take time to blend and marry so give it some time before you start dumping more in.

Brown the hamburger until slightly pink then add the onion and slightly cook. Dump in water or broth and all of the seasonings along with tomato sauce and Franks Red Hot sauce. Bring to a boil, then let simmer covered for 30 minutes. If you want to reduce the liquid some uncover while simmering.  I like to serve with a hearty bread for dipping on the side.