Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. oleo or butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 c. carrots, sliced
  • 1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 2 c. tomato juice or 8 oz. tomato sauce and 8 oz. water
  • 1 c. potatoes, diced
  • 1 tsp. seasoned salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 c. flour
  • 4 c. milk

Method

  • Melt oleo in Dutch oven.
  • Add onion, carrot and green pepper. Cook until transparent, not brown.
  • Add beef and cook until crumbly and gray.
  • Stir in tomato juice, potatoes, salt and pepper.
  • Cover and simmer (stirring occasionally) until vegetables are tender (20 to 25 minutes).
  • Combine flour with 1 cup milk and beat until smooth.
  • Stir into soup mixture.
  • Add remaining milk to soup and simmer until very hot.
  • Stir frequently.
  • Do not boil.
  • Makes 8 servings.