Savory Hamburger Soup

Grab a spoon to eat this quick and easy micro-cooked meal in a bowl. Have lots of bread ready for sopping up the savory juice.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon water
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoons red wine
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

Cooking Directions:

1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine carrot, onion and first listed amount of water; cover and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
2. Stir in ground beef. Microwave uncovered on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up the meat. Drain off the fat.
3. Stir in tomato sauce, remaining water, red wine, sugar, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Microwave uncovered on HIGH for 4 to 5 minutes, or until mixture is thoroughly heated and vegetables are tender.
4. Remove from microwave and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top. Serve immediately.

Makes 3 servings.