Cooking : Asian Burger Soup

Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef consomme
2 cups water
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper (optional)
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (optional)
4 green onions, diced

Directions
In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium high heat, stirring frequently. Add sesame seeds, consomme, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.
Add bean sprouts and green onions (and red pepper and mushrooms, if using). Cook another 3 minutes. Serve hot.