This recipe for beef gravy soup is derived from the Household Cyclopedia of 1881.
Total Time
35 minutes
Servings
6–8
1 pound lean beef, sliced
2 medium onions, sliced
1 pound sliced root vegetables, such as carrots, turnips, or radishes
2 tablespoons beef broth
2 cups vegetable broth
Salt, to taste
Place the onions and root vegetables in a large stock pot. Add the beef and the beef stock on top.
Bring to a simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring well.
30 minutes
When the beef and vegetables look cooked, add the vegetable broth and salt.
Bring back to a simmer and serve.