INGREDIENTS

* 1 pound ground beef
* 5 cups water
* 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
* 1 1/2 cups quartered fresh mushrooms
* 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
* 1/2 cup diced onion
* 1 clove garlic, crushed
* 1 teaspoon basil
* salt and pepper to taste
* 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Method

1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook and stir the ground beef until evenly brown; drain.
2. Mix the water, tomatoes, mushrooms, green bell pepper, onion, and garlic into the pot with the beef. Season with basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes.
3. Mix the feta cheese into the soup, and continue cooking about 15 minutes before serving.