Hearty Beef Soup

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs ground beef
• 2 cups cut sweet potatoes (skin on)
• 8 cups premium chicken stock
• 1/4 cup (4 Tablespoons)  Herbes de Provence Olive Oil
• 2 cups cut shallots
• 1 1/2 cups cut broccoli
• 1/2 cup carrots sliced
• 4 cups sliced mushrooms
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 cup salsa
• 2 Tablespoons Neapolitan Herb Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 can tomato paste

Directions

• Saute the ground beef till cooked and set aside.
•  In a large soup pot, add all ingredients to the pot except beef and tomato paste.
• Cook until potatoes and carrots are tender. (Usually about 45 minutes. I bring to a boil and than simmer at low to medium heat covered.)
• Add the beef and the tomato paste
• Stir in to thicken soup. Let simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
• Serve warm with Parmesan cheese, pepper and salt to taste