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                      Special Low-Sodium Beef Broth

Recipe By     : American Heart Association Low-Sodium
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beef                             Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      pounds        Beef or Veal Shank or Knuckle Bones
   3      quarts        Water
     1/2  cup           Onion -- Coarsely chopped
   1      each          Bay Leaf
   2      each          Whole Cloves
   1      teaspoon      Dried Thyme
   6      each          Peppercorns
   8      each          Parsley Sprigs

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.  Place bones in a roasting pan and bake 25 to 30 minutes,
 turning bones once.  Pour off
collected fat.  Transfer bones and remaining ingredients to a large stockpot. 
 Simmer 4 to 6 hours; do not boil.  Skim fat off the top. Strain through a fine
 strainer lined with cheesecloth.  Refrigerate.  Fat will harden on the surface when chilled. 
 Skim fat from top. This dish may be served as a light soup or used in recipes calling for
 beef broth. Makes 2 Quarts.

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NOTES : Nutrient Analysis (entire recipe):  194 calories; 22g protein; 11g carb; 7g total fat; 0g chol; 447mg sodium; 991mg potassium; 78mg calcium PRODIGY(R) interactive personal service      05/10  08:50 AM

Board:      FOOD BB
Topic:      HEALTHY EATING
Subject:    RR-LOW SODIUM CHIX

To:                All                   Date:    5/8/95 From: YKHC33B    J Cash                Time:    6:53PM ET