Hamburger Veggie Soup

• 2lbs ground beef
• 1white onion, peeled and diced
• ¹⁄₄teaspoon pepper more to taste
• ¹⁄₂teaspoon dry oregano, more to taste
• ¹⁄₂teaspoon dry basil more to taste
• ¹⁄₄teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1(1 1/2 ounce) envelope onion soup mix
• 6cups water, more to desired consistency
• 1(8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1tablespoon soy sauce
• 1(15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 c. frozen corn
• 1 cup chopped celery and leaves
• 1cup chopped carrot
• 1cup chopped potatoes
• garlic salt, to taste

1. Brown ground beef and onion in a large pot. Drain if needed.
2. Add spices and onion soup mix.
3. Stir in water, tomato sauce and soy sauce. Bring to a boil; then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Add the rest of the ingredients up to the potatoes bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer uncovered until potatoes and carrots are tender about 30 minutes. (Add more water if needed).
5. Season to taste with garlic salt.
6. Serve with shredded parmesan cheese and sour cream.