1/2 lb lean hamburg
1 chopped onion
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 carrots, peeled, thinly sliced
1 potato, peeled, diced
1 (28 oz/796 ml) can tomatoes, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
1 tsp salt, dash pepper
3/4 cup uncooked macaroni
In a large saucepan, brown meat, onion, celery and carrots over medium heat until vegetables begin to soften. Stir in potato, tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, lower heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Stir in seasonings and macaroni. Simmer until macaroni is soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings.