Spicy Vegetable Beef Soup

This is a cold weather month staple at the Kirby House! It is absolutely delicious and so easy to make. Enjoy! Spicy Vegetable Beef Soup 1 lb ground beef (I am using 96/4 as usual) 4 stalks celery, sliced 2 cloves crushed garlic 1 medium onion, chopped 1 26 oz jar spaghetti sauce 1 can beef broth, undiluted 2 c water 1 t sugar 1 t salt 1/2 t ground black pepper 16 oz frozen mixed vegetables 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes and green chilies (like Rotel) Cook ground beef, celery, garlic and onion in a Dutch oven over medium heat until meat is crumbled and no longer pink. Drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce, beef broth, water, sugar, salt and pepper into the beef mixture; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add mixed vegetables and diced tomatoes and chilies; return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for another 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally. Great served with sharp cheddar and garlic bread!