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Creole-Flavored Beef Soup
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Ingredients: |
| 3 to 4 |
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pounds beef shank cross cuts, cut 1 inch thick |
| 1 |
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can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained |
| 1 |
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large onion, chopped |
| 1 |
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cup sliced celery |
| 2 |
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cloves garlic, minced |
| 2 |
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beef bouillon cubes |
| 1/2 |
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teaspoon salt |
| 1/4 |
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teaspoon ground black pepper |
| 1/4 |
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teaspoon ground red pepper |
| 2 |
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cups chopped cabbage |
| 1 |
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green bell pepper, chopped |
| 1/4 |
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cup fresh lemon juice |
| 2 |
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cups hot cooked rice (optional) |
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Instructions: |
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Combine beef, 4 cups water, tomatoes, onion, celery, garlic, bouillon cubes, salt, black pepper and red pepper in Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 2 hours. |
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Remove cross cuts. Remove beef from bones; cut into small pieces. Skim fat from soup. Stir in beef, cabbage and bell pepper; continue cooking, covered, 30 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender. Stir in lemon juice. Serve with rice. |
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| Makes 8 servings. |
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