Bring an Ingredient Soup

A steaming bowl of soup is just the thing to take the chill off a cold winter evening spent caroling. Asking each guest to bring an ingredient adds to the fun and means less fuss for you. I found this recipe in Taste Of Home magazine. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 16-18

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
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon tarragon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 pepper

• Vegetables (choose two or three)

• 1 1⁄2 cups  diced green peppers
• 1 1⁄2 cups diced tomatoes
• 1 1⁄2 cups  diced carrots
• 2  cups  sliced fresh mushrooms

• Meat (choose two)

• 3  cups  cooked mini  meatballs
• 3  cups  cubed  cooked chicken
• 3  cups  diced cooked ham
• 10  ounces kielbasa, sliced and browned

• Garnishes

•  shredded cheddar cheese
•  garbanzo beans
•  sour cream
•  chopped fresh parsley
•  crouton
•  popcorn

Directions

1. 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.
2. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes.
3. Add two or three vegetables; simmer for 30 minutes or until tender. Add two meats; heat through.
4. Garnish as desired.