Autumn Soup Recipe

Serves 6



Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cup water
  • 1 cup cut-up carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup cubed, pared potatoes
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp bottled brown bouquet sauce
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/8 tsp basil
  • 6 tomatoes (or canned tomatoes, see below)

    • Instructions:

    1. In large saucepan, cook and stir meat until brown.
    2. Drain fat off.
    3. Cook and stir onions with meat until onions are tender, about 5 minutes.
    4. Stir in remaining ingredients, except tomatoes; heat to boiling.
    5. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes.
    6. Add tomatoes; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.

    Canned Tomatoes:
    1. One can (28 ounces) tomatoes (with liquid) can be substituted for the fresh tomatoes.
    2. Reduce water to 3 cups.
    3. Stir in tomatoes with remaining ingredients; heat to boiling.
    4. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes.
    5. The canned tomatoes break apart and give a rosy color.