Steak Soup

• 1/2 c. butter
• 1 c. flour
• 2 qt. hot water
• 2 lb. ground beef
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 1 c. celery
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 (No. 303) can tomatoes (2 c.)
• 2 Tbsp. beef flavor base (solid)
• 1 Tbsp. monosodium glutamate
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Melt butter in large Dutch oven; blend in flour to make a smooth paste and stir in hot water.
2. Saute beef and drain off drippings; add beef to soup.
3. Add fresh and frozen vegetables, seasonings and tomatoes (break up tomatoes).
4. Bring soup to boil, then simmer until vegetables are cooked (about 1 hour or longer). The longer the better.
5. You may freeze for later use.
6. Makes about 10 servings.

butter, flour, water, ground beef, onion, celery, frozen mixed vegetables, tomatoes, beef flavor base, monosodium glutamate, bay leaf, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1018832 (may not work)