MURIEL HUMPHREY'S BEEF SOUP

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There are many recipes for vegetable beef soup, but this is the best I've tasted. According to the description, this was also the favorite of the Humphrey family. Muriel Humphrey was the wife of the late Senator Hubert Humphrey.

Provided by Lausanne

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 and a half pounds stewing beef, more if you prefer
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, maybe less
2 bay leaves
4 -5 medium carrots, sliced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup cabbage, chopped
2 and a half cups canned plum tomatoes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 beef bouillon cube
1 pinch oregano

Steps:

  • In a heavy 3 quart kettle, cover the meat with water. Add salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to the bubbly stage, then turn to low while adding the first four vegetables. Simmer at least 2 and 1/2 hours or until the meat is very tender. Remove the bay leaves. Cut the meat into bite-sized pieces. Add tomatoes and the rest of the ingredients. Simmer another 1/2 hour longer, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31.3, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 561.4, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.5, Protein 0.9

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