Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 1/2 lb slab bacon 5 medium onions 1 1/2 lbs lean beef chuck , cut into 1 inch cubes 5 cloves garlic 1/2 tsp caraway seeds 3 1/2 tsp paprika 1/8 tsp marjoram 9 cups beef stock 4 cups tomatoes, chopped (Can use canned) 1/2 cup dry red wine 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup tomato juice 3 1/2 tsp sugar 5 medium potatoes 6 beef franks (Can use sausage, hot or regular) 1 1/4 cups water 1/3 cup flour
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Directions: |
Directions:Cut the bacon into 1/2 inch cubes, place in soup kettle and fry until transparent, stirring from time to time. Remove and set aside. Peel and chop the onions. Stir into the soup kettle and cook til golden. Add beef cubes and cook until the beef is slightly browned. Peel and mince the garlic and add to the kettle with the caraway seeds, paprika and marjoram. Stir for 2 minutes over low heat. Add the beef stock, cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Peel, seed and chop the tomatoes, and add them. Stir in the wine, salt , tomato juice and sugar.
Bring to a boil , lower heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes more.
Peel and dice the potatoes. Add to the soup together with the sliced hot dogs and bacon and simmer until the potatoes are tender. Blend the water and flour until free from lumps. Add 1 cup of soup and mix well. Stir this mix slowly into the hot soup and continue cooking, stirring constantly, over low heat until the soup thickens.
If you like the taste of wine in your soup, stir a quantity in now Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook 5 minutes longer and serve. |