## First ever soup challenge!


What a delicious idea for a challenge! Thank you @twinislandflames for the inspiration behind this! Here is my warm hearty entry to #soupchallenge 1 - 


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## Ingredients:
* 5 or 6 small to medium red potatoes
* One pound of ground beef
* 1/2 of a Walla Walla sweet onion
* 2 cups chopped button mushrooms
* 1  full head of garlic
* 8 cups water

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## Seasonings 
*  Cumin
* Coriander
* Sea Salt
* Ground Rainbow Pepper

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Brown the meat, onion, and garlic all together - add in spices.

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When the meat is almost completely cooked, add in the mushrooms. As the mushrooms are cooking, chop up the red potatoes (*leaving the skin on is completely up to you*). Add in the chopped potatoes, and also the 8 cups of water. 

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Bring the soup to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for 25 to 30 minutes. Spoon into a bowl, adding basil, chives or any other garnish you would like. If you would like a creamier soup, add in a splash of heavy whipping cream!

**Most importantly** - Enjoy your time and savor the goodness as it nourishes you! 

*Learn more about me by reading my* [Introduction Post](https://steemit.com/introduceyourself/@jonpetrich/hello-steemit-community-my-introduction)

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