Tomato And Rice Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. beef stew
1 Tbsp. shortening
2 c. water
2 c. stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. rice (uncooked)

Preparation

Brown beef in 1 tablespoon shortening.
Add water, tomatoes, pepper and salt.
Bring to a brisk boil.
Add rice and allow to boil a second time.
Cover and reduce heat 40 minutes.