Vegetable Soup with corn

1/4 lb lean bacon , chopped (optional) 1 lb ground beef salt pepper oregano basil 1/3 cup olive oil 1 onion , chopped 1 large carrot , cut in 1/2-inch dice 1[...]

1/4 lb lean bacon , chopped (optional) 1 lb ground beef salt pepper oregano basil 1/3 cup olive oil 1 onion , chopped 1 large carrot , cut in 1/2-inch dice 1[...]

2 lbs beef stew meat (family-sized pack) 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can corn , drained 16 ounces green beans (frozen) 1 medium onion (diced) 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced[...]