“Bring An Ingredient” Soup

• 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):
• 1-1/2 cups each diced green pepper, tomato or carrots
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 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):
• Shredded cheddar cheese, garbanzo beans, sour cream, minced fresh parsley, croutons or popcorn

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

onions, garlic, butter, allpurpose, beef broth, tomato puree, red wine vinegar, worcestershire sauce, sugar, oregano, hot pepper, three, green pepper, mushrooms, meatballs, chicken, fully cooked ham, kielbasa, three, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/bring-an-ingredient-soup/ (may not work)