Steak Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter
1 c. flour
2 qt. hot water
2 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. celery
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
1 (No. 303) can tomatoes (2 c.)
2 Tbsp. beef flavor base (solid)
1 Tbsp. monosodium glutamate
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Melt butter in large Dutch oven; blend in flour to make a smooth paste and stir in hot water.
Saute beef and drain off drippings; add beef to soup.
Add fresh and frozen vegetables, seasonings and tomatoes (break up tomatoes).
Bring soup to boil, then simmer until vegetables are cooked (about 1 hour or longer). The longer the better.
You may freeze for later use.
Makes about 10 servings.