"Bring an Ingredient" Soup Recipe

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A steaming bowl of soup is just the thing to take the chill off a cold winter evening spent caroling. Asking each guest to bring an ingredient adds to the fun and means less fuss for you. —Mary Anne McWhirter, Pearland, Texas
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"Bring an Ingredient" Soup Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 1-1/4 hours

Yield: 16-18 Servings

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Ingredients

4 cups thinly sliced onions
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
2 cups tomato puree
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano, tarragon, ground cumin, salt and pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
VEGETABLES: (choose two or three):
VEGETABLES: (choose two or three):
1-1/2 cups each diced green pepper, tomato or carrots
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
MEATS: (choose two):
3 cups cooked mini meatballs
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 cups diced fully cooked ham
1 package (10 ounces) smoked kielbasa, sliced and browned
GARNISH: (choose three or four):
GARNISH: (choose three or four):
Shredded cheddar cheese, garbanzo beans, sour cream, minced fresh parsley, croutons or popcorn

Directions

In a large Dutch oven, saute the onions and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in flour and blend well. Add broth, puree, vinegar and seasonings; mix well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes.
Add two or three vegetables; simmer for 30 minutes or until tender. Add two meats; heat through. Garnish as desired. Yield: 16-18 servings (4-1/2 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 135 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 505 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 12 g protein.

Originally published as "Bring an Ingredient" Soup in Taste of Home December/January 1996, p33