Ingredients:
4 stalks celery, sliced
1 coarsely cut onions
2 cups canned tomatoes, chopped
1 lb lean hamburger or 1 lb sausage
6 cups chicken broth
3 bay leaves
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 cup chopped parsley
3 tablespoons sugar
2 cups mashed potatoes or 1 cup instant mashed potatoes
1/2 cup red wine
Directions:
Saute celery and onion until barely tender.
add: tomatoes and cooked hamburger.
cook for 10 minutes.
add broth, bay leaves, thyme, basil, parsley, and sugar and simmer for 30 mins.
Blend in potatoes.
Add wine.
Remove bay leaves before serving.
Servings: 8-10
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 55 min.