VEGETABLE SOUP

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. beef, cut bite size
  • 1 soup bone
  • 3 1/2 qts. cold water
  • 2 1/2 tbsp. salt (or to taste)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 c. onion, chopped
  • 4 tbsp. parsley, minced
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1 c. whole (or cut up) green beans
  • 3/4 c. celery, diced
  • 2/3 c. shelled peas
  • 2 c. green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 c. carrots, diced
  • 1 (No. 2) can tomatoes (2 1/2 c.)

Instructions:

Combine beef, water, and 2 tablespoons salt. Cover; bring to boil and skim off any scum that rises to the top. Re-cover and simmer 4 hours. Add remaining ingredients except 2 tablespoons minced parsley. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.

Serves 8 to 10.