Autumn soup

 
                                Autumn Soup
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Tomatoes                         Vegetables
                 Soups
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1      Lb.           ground beef
    1      C.            chopped onion
    4      C.            water
    1      C.            cut-up carrots
    1      C.            diced celery
    1      C.            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**
 
 In large saucepan, cook and stir meat until brown.
 Drain fat off. Cook and stir onions with meat until onions are
 tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients, except
 tomatoes; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20
 minutes. Add tomatoes; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or
 until vegetables are tender. Makes 6 servings.
 **One can (28 ounces) tomatoes (with liquid) can be
 substituted for the fresh tomatoes. Reduce water to 3 cups.
 Stir in tomatoes with remaining ingredients; heat to boiling.
 Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes. The canned tomatoes
 break apart and give a rosy color.
 
 
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