Bring an Ingredient Soup

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Ready In: 55 Minutes

Servings: 18

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. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping.

Ingredients:

4 cups thinly sliced onions

1 garlic clove, minced

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

84 ounces beef broth (6 cans 14 1/2oz cans)

2 cups tomato puree

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon tarragon

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 pepper

1 1/2 cups diced green peppers

1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes

1 1/2 cups diced carrots

2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

3 cups cooked mini meatballs

3 cups cubed cooked chicken

3 cups diced cooked ham

10 ounces kielbasa, sliced and browned

shredded cheddar cheese

garbanzo beans

sour cream

chopped fresh parsley

crouton

popcorn

Directions:

1. 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.
2. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes.
3. Add two or three vegetables; simmer for 30 minutes or until tender. Add two meats; heat through.
4. Garnish as desired.

By RecipeOfHealth.com