Hearty Beef and Veggie Soup

Hearty Beef and Veggie Soup by Janelle

My Mom used to serve this soup with homemade, buttered biscuits on cold, Winter nights. We also used to top our bowls with sour cream, but that's optional. This is a very forgiving recipe as you can add or skip as many ingredients as you like. Just don’t skip the “Better Than Bouillon” brand consume or you’ll be sorry!
1 large, diced onion
4 large, chopped carrots
4 medium, chopped potatoes
4 stalks, chopped celery
1 Lb. ground beef
4 Tbsp. (heaping) “Better Than Bouillon” brand beef consume
1 can diced tomatoes or equivalent fresh tomatoes
1 can green beans
1 can pinto or kidney beans (optional)
sour cream (optional)
water

Brown beef in large pot. Add remaining ingredients and cover with water. Boil for about 1 hour or until ingredients are cooked. Season to taste. Place in bowls with a dollop of sour cream on top (optional)."