RECIPE: VEGETABLE SOUP

Alberta Shoupe Thomas Brandon

1 ½ quart soup stock                                       1 cup canned tomatoes

2 Tbsp. shortening                                           1 bay leaf

1 onion, chopped                                            1 tsp. salt

1 cup celery, chopped                                     ½ tsp. pepper

1 cup carrots, diced                                         1 cup string beans, peas or lima beans

            Measure stock; bring to boil. Melt shortening; add onion and celery and cook until soft and yellow. Add other vegetables and seasonings. Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Makes 8 servings.