1 large onion (chopped)
1 large bell pepper (chopped)
Half bunch celery (sliced)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon black pepper
32 oz chicken broth
32 oz beef broth
4 beef boullioun cubes
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon crushed basil
32 oz can of crushed tomatoes
32 oz can of whole plum tomatoes
16 oz can lima beans
2 16 oz cans corn
16-oz
can red (kidney) beans
two yellow squash, sliced
1 cup dry noodles or elbow macaroni
5 carrots (sliced)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/4 cup ketchup
In large pot, cook first five ingredients over medium heat until wilted. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer for an hour.
Makes a number of servings and flavor will improve after a day in the refrigerator.
Mike Guidry