Madison Magazine April-May 2020 | Page 19

INGREDIENTS • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 is fine, the juice from this is key to the flavor) • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed into bite sized pieces • ½ of a small head of cabbage, chopped into bite sized pieces • 1 medium sized yellow onion, diced • 2-3 large carrots, peeled and sliced to about quar- ter inch thickness • 1 bag each of frozen corn, peas, lima beans (this is where the ratios come in, you can but don’t have to use the entire bag of each. I usually go half a bag on all of these) • 1 large can of tomato juice (remember, if it’s canned at home, it’s better) • Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste • 1-2 tablespoons of white sugar to cute the acidity of the tomato juice • 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil In a large non-stick pot (the bigger the better honestly), coat the bottom with oil and roll your ground beef into little bite sized balls, cook until browned and slightly under done. These will cook more as the soup simmers. Once browned turn off and set aside. In a separate pot place stock, peeled potatoes, diced onions, chopped carrots, and cabbage. If the stock doesn’t cover what you put in fill it the rest of the way up with water. Boil until fork ten- der. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetables to the pot with the ground beef. Save the stock mixture in case you need more liquid later. In your large pot with the beef and vegetables, add the remain- ing ingredients. If you like the ratio levels of broth to solids then let it simmer on a low temperature for about an hour stirring fre- quently to prevent sticking. You can also put all the ingredients into a crockpot for around 2.5 hours. If you want there to be more broth, use the leftover stock mixture from boiling the heartier vegetables and ladle it in until you have the desired consistency. Give it a taste, trust your instincts, it may need more salt or pepper, it may be too sweet. I think soups are really hard to mess up, so just add what you think would get the flavor right. This recipe feeds plenty, invite over family or friends, make a pone of cornbread, and enjoy! This soup can be frozen for up to six months or stored in your fridge in a sealed container for a week. • 2 cups of stock (beef, chicken, vegetable, what- ever you have on hand) T he Pink Boutique Full Line of Post-Mastectomy Products Preferred provider by most insurances We offer a variety of post-mastectomy wear to fit all of your needs. Whether you are searching for lingerie, swimwear, active wear, fashionable headwear - scarves & turbans, we have everything you need in one convenient location! (859) 624-9093 We’re the oldest locally owned and operated pharmacy in town! BLUEGRASS FAMILY PHARMACY 2187 Lexington Road, Suite 1 Richmond (859) 624-9797 “We specialize in converting your retirement savings into a reliable monthly income” Michael E. Osborne President Office: 859-353-5664 Cell: 480-586-0742 Monday - Friday 9 to 6, Saturday 9 to 1 Drive-Thru Monday - Friday 8:30 to 6, Saturday 9 to 1 Most Insurance Cards Accepted. 172 Gleneagles Blvd., Richmond, KY www.nmamgroup.org A p r i l - M ay 2 02 0 Madison Magazine 19