Spicy Potato Soup

Spicy Potato Soup by Lisa Nelson 2008

1 lb ground beef
4 c cubed, peeled potatoes (1/2 inch cube)
1 small onion chopped
3 cans (8 oz each) tomato sauce
4 c water
2 tsp salt
1-1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 to 1 tsp hot pepper sauce

In a Dutch oven or large kettle, brown ground beef. Drain. Add potatoes, onion and tomato sauce. Stir in water, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until the potatoes are tender and the soup has thickened.

Yields 6 to 8 servings.