Ingredients

  • 2 lb beef bones cut into small chunks
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 clove of garlic chopped
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 lb pumpkin diced
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced
  • 6 cup water
  • 2 sprig thyme
  • 2 stalks escallion
  • 1 packages Grace Pumpkin Noodle Soup

Method

  • In a large pot over medium heat; add the beef bones, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper and 1/2 of the diced pumpkin.
  • Saute for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir well, cover the pot and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the cover stir and add 2 cups of water.
  • Replace the cover and let the meat cook for at least 30 minutes check for tenderness.
  • The meat should be about halfway cooked.While the meat cooks wash and cut the vegetables.
  • Cut all the ingredients in my soups into small bite sized pieces.
  • Cut as small or as large as you desire.
  • Add remaining vegetables and 3 cups of water.
  • Stir well, cover and let soup cook for 15 minutes while you prepare the dumplings.
  • After 15 minutes add the dumplings to the pot and stir.
  • When soup begins to boil add escallion, noodle packet, thyme and pepper.
  • Add water as desired (1-2 cups should be enough for a thick hearty broth), stir well, replace cover and let soup simmer for another 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir well before serving.