1 stick of butter
1/2 c. flour
4 (10 oz.) cans beef consomme
1/2 c. diced carrots
1/2 c. diced celery
1/2 c. fresh onions
1 (8 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 tsp. kitchen bouquet
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen vegetables
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. accent
1 lb. ground beef steak, browned & drained

Place butter in soup pot and melt without browning. Add flour and stir to form smooth paste. After mixture is smooth, cook for 3 minutes over medium heat without browning. Add consomme and stir until smooth and lightly thickened. Bring to full boil. Add fresh vegetables and seasonings with tomatoes to the boiling soup. Allow soup to boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Add frozen vegetables and meat. Best made the day before. Freezes well.