Society Soup

Ingredients

• 2 lb. lean ground beef, browned with 1 crushed garlic clove
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• dash of cayenne
• 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
• 2 envelopes Lipton onion soup
• 1 large can Italian-style tomatoes, pureed in blender
• 1 c. chopped celery
• 1 c. chopped celery leaves
• 1 c. chopped carrots
• 1 c. tiny peas (frozen)
• 1 c. corn (frozen)
• 1 Tbsp. finely chopped green pepper
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 10 c. water
• 1/2 c. dry red wine (optional)