Category: Soups

1/4 lb Ground beef

1/4 tsp Salt

1 dash Pepper

1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce

1 medium Carrot, sliced

1 can (2 oz.) mushroom stems and pieces

2 tbsp Chopped onion

2 tbsp Sliced pimento stuffed olives

1/2 tsp Sugar

1/2 cup Water

1/4 cup Dry red wine

Grated parmesan cheese, optional

In saucepan cook ground beef till browned; drain off fat. Stir in salt and pepper. Add tomato sauce, carrot, mushrooms, onion, olives, and sugar. Stir in water and wine. Cover; simmer for 30-35 minutes or till carrot is tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle individual servings with parmesan cheese, if desired. Makes 2 servings.