*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            English Beef Soup

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      tablespoons   Olive oil
     1/2  pound         Lean beef -- cut in 1" cubes
   1                    Small onion -- sliced rings
   4                    Stalks celery -- chopped
   2                    Quarts beef broth
     1/2  cup           Chopped carrots
     1/2  cup           Cooked barley
   4      tablespoons   Unbleached all-purpose flour
   1      cup           Cold water
   2      tablespoons   Tomato catsup
     1/2  teaspoon      Worcestershire sauce
                        Salt and pepper to taste

In a large soup pot, heat the oil and brown the beef and onion. Drain off the fat. 
 Add the celery and beef broth. Simmer, covered, for 1-1 1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender.

 Add the carrots and barley and simmer for 20 minutes. In a small bowl, blend the
 flour and cold water. Slowly add the flour mixture to the soup pot and cook for 5 minutes,
 stirring frequently. Add the catsup, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.  
Stir well and serve 

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