New Year’s “Clean the Fridge” Beef Soup

A perfect, easy first-of-the-year soup that cleans out the bits and pieces in your fridge and freezer — an homage to Whitt and Paddy's lean bachelor days. Use any other lonely veggies you have; the more the merrier.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground sirloin
• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 2 cups chopped potatoes (any kind; red ones with the skins on work well)
• 1 onion, diced
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp celery salt
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp black pepper (or more to taste; freshly cracked)
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup frozen cut green beans

Instructions

1. Brown the beef. Add the onions and carrots and cook for a few minutes.
2. Add the Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, beef broth, and seasonings.
3. Immediately add the potatoes and frozen vegetables.
4. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes, until all the veggies are tender.