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"Bring an Ingredient" Soup

4 cups thinly sliced onions
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
2 cups tomato puree
1 tablespoons 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):
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):

Printed from tasteofhome.com May 16, 2008

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"Bring an Ingredient" Soup cont.

Shredded cheddar cheese, garbanzo beans, sour cream, chopped fresh parsley, croutons or popcorn

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).