Garden vegetable soup with beef

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2ouncesFreeze-Dried Beef,
4ouncesTextured Veg. Protien, Beef
Flavored -- (TVP)
4ouncesPasta Shells
1ounceFreeze-Dried Peas
1ounceFreeze-Dried Carrots
1ounceFreeze-Dried Corn
ounceFreeze-Dried Green Beans
1tablespoonInstant Minced Onion
2tablespoonsDried Parsley
¼cupTomato Crystals
4Beef Bouillon,
¼cupBouillon Granules
1teaspoonBasil
teaspoonGarlic Powder
2Env Vegetable Beef Broth
Soup -- making 20-24 oz
Each
3ouncesParmesan Cheese -- grated
7cupsWater -- as needed
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Directions

1. Package all ingredients together, except the cheese, which is bagged separately. 2. To prepare, put ingredients, except cheese, in the pot. Add 7 cups cold water and heat, covered, to boiling. Reduce head and simmer 10-20 minutes, or until vegetable and meat are the correct tenderness. 3. Add more water if soup is too thick. Add cheese on top of each serving.

Makes 8-9 cups.

Recipe By : "Backpacker's Cookbook" by Margaret Cross and Jean Fiske