Savory tomato soup
1 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | pounds | Chuck Or Brisket cut into 1\" cubes | 
| 2 | tablespoons | Suet Or Vegetable Oil | 
| 3 | pounds | Cracked Beef Knuckles or jointed Oxtails | 
| 2 | quarts | Cold Water | 
| 3 | cups | Celery Stalks And Leaves | 
| (Outside) -- chopped | ||
| 2 | mediums | Carrots -- sliced | 
| 2 | tablespoons | Salt | 
| 2 | smalls | Whole Dried Peppers | 
| 1 | Blade Mace | |
| 2 | Bay Leaves | |
| 10 | Fresh Tomatoes (4 Lbs), peeled | |
| 1 | teaspoon | Marjoram | 
| ½ | teaspoon | Savory | 
| ½ | teaspoon | Dried Thyme | 
| ½ | teaspoon | Dried Basil | 
| ½ | teaspoon | Whole Peppercorns | 
| ½ | bunch | Parsley, Reserve Some for garnish | 
Directions
In a large pot, brown the beef in the suet or oil. Add the other ingredients, cover, and simmer slowly 4-5 hours. Bring to a boil; boil 5 mins. Skim. Strain well. (Use the meat for boiled beef, served with mustard or horseradish, or turn it into a daube glace.) Reheat the soup and sprinkle with parsley before serving. Makes 1 gallon. 
NOTES;  This recipe is attributed to Thomas Jefferson.  Served as a 1st course in an elaborate dinner. 
Recipe By     : An American Folklife Cookbook - ISBN 0-8052-3914-6 From: Dan Klepach                     Date: 05-15-95 (159) Fido: Cooking