Savory Hamburger Soup

1 ea Lge. Carrot, Thinly Sliced

2 T Chopped Onion

1 T Water

1/2 lb Lean Ground Beef

1 c Tomato Sauce

1/2 c Water

2 T Dry Red Wine

1/2 t Sugar

1/4 t Salt

1 x Dash Garlic Powder

1 x Dash Pepper

2 T Shredded Cheddar Cheese

In a 1-quart casserole micro-cook sliced carrot and chopped onion, ahnd 1 T water, covered, on 100% power for 2 minutes. Stir the ground beef into the partially cooked vegetables. Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 3 minutes, stirring once to break up the meat. Drain off the fat. Stir

in tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, dry red wine, sugar, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 4 to 5 minutes more or until mixture is heated through and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and serve.