American Chop Suey

I can't think of anyone who doesn't love comfort food. In our house, one pot pasta dishes are the go-to when we're looking for a comforting, hot meal after a long week.  Cooked low and slow, the aroma of American Chop Suey fills the house as it cooks. The generous batch lasts for days and only gets better with time.  Thanks to my talented mother-in-law for sharing this recipe.  It's sure to become a staple in my kitchen! 


1/2 pkg. celery 
1/2 diced pepper
1 diced onion
1/2 cup water
1 lb. elbow macaroni, cooked
1/2 cup butter
2 cans tomato soup (do not dilute)
1 can tomato paste
1 lb. ground hamburg or turkey 




Combine celery, pepper, onion, water and butter.  Cook until soft.  Add hamburg/turkey and salt and pepper to taste.  Cook until brown.  Add tomato soup and tomato paste.  Simmer for 2 hours.  Add macaroni.  Serve hot.