Hamburger Soup

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
• salt and pepper
• 1/3 cup brandy
• 4 stalks celery, diced
• 5 medium potatoes, diced
• 5 carrots, diced
• 1 large can stewed tomatoes