Yield 10           Portion 1 Cup

Ingredient

1 cup ONIONS, FRESH, CHOPPED
1 cup CELERY, FRESH, CHOPPED
1 Tbsp SHORTENING, VEGETABLE, MELTED
5 cups BEEF BROTH
2 BAY LEAF, WHOLE, DRIED
Pinch PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND
1 ½ Tbsp SUGAR, GRANULATED
2- 28 oz TOMATOES, CANNED, DICED, INCL LIQUIDS

Method:

1. 1 Sauté onions and celery in shortening or salad oil 5 minutes in stock pot. Stir frequently.
2. Prepare beef base according to package directions or use canned beef broth. Add to sautéed onions and celery.
3. Add bay leaves, pepper, and sugar. Stir.
4. Cover; bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
5. Add tomatoes; mix well.
6. Cover; bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Remove bay leaves.