Just Soup

 

I saw this 1970's recipe, in a story about how she would make soup for needy people.  She did this her entire life. Giving many people this good hearty soup, for their hunger, life, soul, and warm them all over.

Mom’s Winter Soup

One of the things I love about this soup is the simplicity of the recipe. I am a vegan and can modify the recipe, making a few substitutions and leaving out the butter, for instance.

• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup diced potatoes
• 1 cup diced green beans
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced parsnips
• 1 large (35-ounce) can tomatoes
• 3 cups beef stock (or canned bouillon)
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon salt

In soup kettle, brown onions in butter.

Add beef and garlic. Cook until beef is brown.

Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.

A hearty bowl of Mom’s Winter Soup. (Courtesy of Helene Purdy)