Mrs Claus Christmas Welcome Soup

It's a very old tradition to welcome arriving visitors with something hot. Heres something modern and simple to continue this most pleasent old custom. Be sure not to serve bay leaves or cloves in cups.

• Ready In: 1 hr 2 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 (46 fluid ounce) can  V8 vegetable juice
• 1 (11 ounce) can  beef consomme
• 2  bay leaves
• 4  cloves
• 1  dash Worcestershire sauce
• 1  dash Tabasco sauce

Directions

1. Heat at a low simmer, all ingredients for 1 hour or use a crock pot).
2. Serve hot in tea cups.