Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (I prefer tomato puree)
• 2 cups sliced and peeled carrots
• 2 cups diced potatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 envelope dry onion soup mix