Pearlie's Fool 'Em Soup
Leftover meat (whatever’s in the fridge!)
4 cups beef broth (or use beef bouillon and water)
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 – 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 – 14 oz. can tomatoes, chopped
Vegetables (whatever’s in the fridge, freezer, or shelf!)
Rice or pasta (great way to use leftovers)
Use boiled meat, or leftover roast. In a large pot, combine beef and beef broth. Add celery, onion, tomato sauce, and the can of chopped tomatoes (including liquid). Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium.
Add your choice of vegetables: corn, zucchini, squash, bell pepper, potatoes, carrots, green beans, okra, cabbage, green peas … whatever you have on hand.
Stir in the rice or pasta. Continue cooking to let flavors mingle, then serve.
Personal Notes: My mother, Pearlie, used to call this quick soup, “Fool ‘Em Soup.” Left-over roast or boiled meat in onions and celery will do the trick. Just keep beef broth or bouillon on hand if you don’t have time to boil the meat down to make your own broth.
Let the contents of pantry, fridge, or freezer be your guide! Also, keep frozen, mixed vegetables in your freezer for when you don’t have fresh vegetables on hand. You can freeze leftover soup for an easy, quick lunch.