DocWatson
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A really great fall and winter dish. Very satisfying after being out in the cold or as a quick and easy meal for lunch or dinner. Real comfort food.
Autumn Soup
Ingredients
½ lb Ground Beef
½ cup Chopped Onions
¾ cup Chopped Celery
¾ cup Potatoes cut up into cubes (use 1 whole potato)
3 Whole Fresh Tomatoes (stems removed)
1 tsp Salt
¼ tsp Pepper
½ Bay Leaf (crumbled)
Pinch of Basil
2 cups Hot Water
Directions
1.Brown ground beef slowly in a heavy kettle
2.Add onions and cook 5 minutes more
3.Add remaining ingredients (except tomatoes)
4.Mix thoroughly, loosening crustiness from the bottom of the kettle
5.Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 20 minutes
6.Add tomatoes and, if necessary, more water
7.Simmer 10 minutes longer
Yield 2 servings
Many variations can be found here.
Autumn Soup
Ingredients
½ lb Ground Beef
½ cup Chopped Onions
¾ cup Chopped Celery
¾ cup Potatoes cut up into cubes (use 1 whole potato)
3 Whole Fresh Tomatoes (stems removed)
1 tsp Salt
¼ tsp Pepper
½ Bay Leaf (crumbled)
Pinch of Basil
2 cups Hot Water
Directions
1.Brown ground beef slowly in a heavy kettle
2.Add onions and cook 5 minutes more
3.Add remaining ingredients (except tomatoes)
4.Mix thoroughly, loosening crustiness from the bottom of the kettle
5.Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 20 minutes
6.Add tomatoes and, if necessary, more water
7.Simmer 10 minutes longer
Yield 2 servings
Many variations can be found here.