In a large stockpot or dutch oven, over medium heat brown ground beef until fully cooked.
Over medium heat add red onion, sweet bell peppers, celery, and carrots. Saute for 5 minutes.
Add in remaining ingredients, stir to combine, and bring to a boil.
Cover with a lid and let simmer over medium low heat for a minimum of 45 minutes. Stirring regularly just to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom.
Remove from heat, keep covered with the lid and let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Crockpot Directions
Brown ground beef as directed above before adding to the crockpot.
Add all remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
Let simmer on high for 4 hours or on low for 8-10 hours.
Notes
Low Sodium Alternative These changes will make this soup lower in sodium.
Decrease beef Consommé to one can only.
Add 4 cups of Vegetable Broth or Chicken Broth (no salt added)