Shanny

As I understand it, the Branson, Missouri, restaurant that featured this soup is no longer in business, although there IS presently a Paradise Grill & Steakhouse in Branson. At any rate - this recipe is a keeper.

1½ lbs. ground beef
2 cups chopped onion
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 tbsp. minced garlic
3 cans chicken broth
1 pint canned tomatoes
2 tbsp. worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. tabasco sauce
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup flour

Brown the ground beef in a large kettle, adding onion, carrots, celery & garlic and cooking until vegetables are almost tender - 10-12 minutes. Pour off grease if necessary. Add broth, tomatoes, Worcestershire, Tabasco and pepper; bring to boiling, reduce heat and cook 15 minutes.

As the soup cooks, melt the butter in a small skillet, add the flour and cook over medium/high heat, stirring constantly, until flour turns a deep brown color. Whisk it into the soup; simmer 15 minutes longer. Makes 6 - 8 servings.

Calculations based on 6 servings:
calories: 475
protein: 24g
fat: 32g
sat fat: 14g
chol: 106mg
carb: 23g

Calculations based on 8 servings:
calories: 355
protein: 18g
fat: 24g
sat fat: 11g
chol: 79mg
carb: 17g

wish

This looks like something my family would like. Thanks!

wish

Shanny, I made this today. My husband LOVED it! Thanks again!

Shanny

You're more than welcome, wish! This is one of the few recipes that have passed through my hands without getting tweaked. LOL! The first time I read it, I was thinking 'a little of this, a little of that', and then I forced myself to make it as directed at least once. Boy did I learn my lesson . . . I've NEVER tinkered with this recipe, and I'm an inveterate tinkerer! It's perfect just the way it is!

Honey Crystals

Sounds so delicious soup here. I wanted to try this at home tonight. I'm a bit interest on this soup. Thanks for sharing this.