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Almost My Mother's Vegetable Soup

Source of Recipe

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Recipe Introduction

My mother made terrific vegetable soup, but I've never been able to duplicate the flavor. After many years of trying I've ALMOST got it.

List of Ingredients

1 pkg. dry onion soup mix
1 16 oz. can chopped tomatoes
1 T. sugar
1/2 c. catsup
2 T. Worchestershire sauce
1 meaty soup bone
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup sliced celery
1 1/2 to 2 cups diced potatoes
1/2 cup chopped green, yellow or red pepper
2 cups chopped fresh cabbage
1 cup fresh green beans, cut in halves
1 cup frozen or fresh corn
1 cup peas
1 cup chopped onion
1 banana pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
8 cups water or more
Salt and pepper to taste



Recipe

In large soup pot, brown soup bone in 1 tablespoon oil. Drain well and add water, onion soup and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and add all vegetables and catsup. Simmer 90 minutes to 2 hours. Add water as needed and season with salt and pepper to taste.