Soupe D' Automne (Autumn Soup)

Name: Soupe D' Automne (Autumn Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 1 tablespoon oil; 2 cups onions (chopped); 8 cups hot water; 2 cups carrots (chopped); 2 cups celery (chopped); 2 cups potatoes (diced); 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon pepper (I use more); 2 teaspoons beef, concentrate (I use beef bouillon cubes); 2 bay leaves; 1/8 teaspoon basil (or to taste, on occasion I use thyme instead); 4 cups tomatoes (or 4 cups canned tomatoes)

Submitted by Gerry

"A delicious soup from a community fund raiser cookbook printed in the 90's - the cookbooks that have members sharing their best recipes. A wonderfully favourable soup that is a real winner at our house."

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photo by Susie D

Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 8

ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
1 tablespoon oil
2 cups onions (chopped)
8 cups hot water
2 cups carrots (chopped)
2 cups celery (chopped)
2 cups potatoes (diced)
2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper (I use more)
2 teaspoons beef, concentrate (I use beef bouillon cubes)
2 bay leaves
¹⁄₈ teaspoon basil (or to taste, on occasion I use thyme instead)
4 cups tomatoes (or 4 cups canned tomatoes)

directions

In large soup pot brown ground beef, add onions and celery simmer until tender, stirring frequently.
Add remaining ingredients except tomatoes.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are done.
Add tomatoes and simmer another 10 minutes.
Serve with freshly baked bread or rolls for a hearty meal.

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Reviews

Delicious soup, perfect for winter. I made last night exactly as written except used only 1 cup carrots as they are not a favourite als used canned tomatoes. It was flavoursome and really hearty. Thanks

Terese
I made this a couple weeks ago when our weather turned cold and rainy to warm us up. It was delicious, great comfort food! I used ground round, beef broth in place of the water, left the skin on the potatoes, and used canned petite diced tomatoes. Left it to simmer for one hour and loved it. I think some beans or maybe even a small pasta would taste good in this soup too. Made and reviewed for the Australian/NewZealand Forums Recipe Swap #38.

lauralie41
This soup is a delicious basic where the broth is the star. I enjoyed the flavor added by the bay leaves & basil. I used only 1 pound of venison and added a green pepper & green beans. I also used 4 cups of beef stock in place of half of the water. Next time I will use peite diced tomatoes. Thanks Gerry for sharing your recipe! I will be making it again. =)

Susie D
Perfect rainy day meal. I added some minced garlic and the flavor was wonderful.

suebentley

Tweaks

I made this a couple weeks ago when our weather turned cold and rainy to warm us up. It was delicious, great comfort food! I used ground round, beef broth in place of the water, left the skin on the potatoes, and used canned petite diced tomatoes. Left it to simmer for one hour and loved it. I think some beans or maybe even a small pasta would taste good in this soup too. Made and reviewed for the Australian/NewZealand Forums Recipe Swap #38.

lauralie41
This soup is a delicious basic where the broth is the star. I enjoyed the flavor added by the bay leaves & basil. I used only 1 pound of venison and added a green pepper & green beans. I also used 4 cups of beef stock in place of half of the water. Next time I will use peite diced tomatoes. Thanks Gerry for sharing your recipe! I will be making it again. =)

Susie D

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Gerry

I live in Saskatchewan where hospitality and food go hand in hand. Community suppers, Beef Pit Barbecues, Church suppers, potlucks, tea and bake sales, booths at the curling and hockey rinks in winter, the ball games in summer. What is truly the spirit of Saskatchewan is that these events are for most part the efforts of community volunteers sharing their time as well as their best make and takes. Small communities along with the larger centres across the province are well known for their turkey suppers, cabbage rolls, perogies and overflowing dessert tables. Homemade of course! I love preparing meals for my family and friends and in the sharing of good recipes be they mine or that of another. My posted recipes are recipes that are family favorites. My reviews here on Zaar allow that I have been most fortunate in the choosing of the recipes I have made. Without doubt we all love those over the top desserts and dishes to serve on special occasions and for those fives are a given. For me equally important are the recipes used in the daily meal preparation. Recipes enjoyed by my family be it a simple soup, salad or casserole are right up there with the 'over the tops' and share equal billing. Yes five star ratings ... if my family enjoyed, I would serve to invited guests, take to a pot luck, coffee hour or bake sale. Aside from cooking and baking I admit that my interest in gardening exceeds that of the norm. I collect cookbooks, my favorites being the community and church cookbooks that have everyone sharing their favorite recipes. Enjoy yard sales on occasion but tend to keep my hands in my pockets, cannot completely resist when it comes to the glassware, baskets and of course cookbooks. I take great pleasure in reading with non fiction being my first choice when it comes to the choosing.

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