Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1                cup  onion -- chopped
  1                cup  carrots -- chopped
  1                cup  celery -- chopped
  2             pounds  beef or round steak -- ground or cubed
  1              stick  margarine -- melted
  1                cup  flour
  2             quarts  stock -- or water
  16            ounces  frozen mixed vegetables
  16            ounces  tomatoes
  1         tablespoon  monosodium glutamate
  2        tablespoons  beef stock base
  1           teaspoon  pepper

Preparation:

1. Steam onions, carrots and celery al dente. 2. Brown meat and set aside. 3. Combine flour and melted margarine to make a paste. 4. Combine in stock and boil until thickened slightly. 5. In a separate pan, combine frozen mixed vegetables, tomatoes. MSG, beef base and pepper. 6. Bring to a boil and simmer until vegetables are cooked. 7. Now combine all ingredients into a stock pot. This soup freezes well and is a meal in itself. Serve with crusty rolls and a salad. (A good day never fails to make an even better tomorrow.)

Nutritional Information:

142 Calories (kcal); 8g Total Fat; (48% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 16g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 270mg Sodium