5 large ripe tomatoes
1 red onion
cubed stewing beef (as much as you like)
1 green onion
2 garlic cloves
1 hot pepper (optional)
1 handful fresh chopped spinach or cabbage (optional)
1 teaspoon butter
vegetables (broccoli, corn, carrots, etc)
pinch of salt and pepper

Brown cubed beef in a pot then remove it and set aside. Chop onions and garlic and add the to pot (sauté with a little butter). Dice tomatoes and add to pot (stir around to crush and release the tomatoes water). Add all ingredients (veggies, spinach, salt/pepper, green onion, hot pepper). Bring all ingredients to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for an hour.

It's ready, but remember, a soup is always better when reheated the next day (the flavors blend well when cooled).

Trust me... Those ripe tomatoes will add all the water needed to make this recipe. You can always add some if you feel the need but I don't. To thicken, I love to grate a little potato.

Submitted by: Marty V