Debby’s Beef and Basil-Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb pasture-raised ground beef
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 C light brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp cornstarch or flour
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 Tbsp dried sweet basil
• 1 to 2 C beef stock or bone broth
• 3 to 5 C tomato juice, or peeled fresh tomatoes, pureed