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
  • 12 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 12 teaspoon tarragon
  • 12 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 12 pepper
  • 1 12 cups diced green peppers
  • 1 12 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1 12 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

Method

  • 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.
  • Add two or three vegetables; simmer for 30 minutes or until tender.
  • Add two meats; heat through.
  • Garnish as desired.