We're Sick of Turkey, Hamburger-Tomato Soup Recipe

Directions:

1. Over medium low heat saute garlic and onions in olive oil and cook slowly until softened.
2. Add carrots and cook until they start to soften.
3. Add ground beef and cook until it starts to brown and change colour.
4. Put in powdered rosemary and stir through well.
5. Add beef stock one cup at a time, stirring through and mixing until all has been added and then add hash browns, the horseradish and seasoning salt. Let cook at a simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Remove tomatoes from the can and crush each with your hand before adding to the pot. Use as much of the puree from the can as you like, to your taste.
7. Cook for about 7 minutes then add tomato paste.
8. Cover and let simmer hard for 20 minutes.
9. Serve with dumplings if you wish. Cook dumplings in the soup in the normal manner. Egg dumplings are very good with this.
10. Serve with hot sauce as a condiment for those who want to spice it up a little.