Vegetable Soup

1 lb ground Beef

1 or 2 large Onions

2 Quarts or Large Can of Tomato Juice or Vegetable Juice

1 pint each or 1 small frozen bag each of greens beans, black beans, peas, carrots, corn, lima beans

Directions

Brown ground beef and diced onions.  Combine all ingredients, add pepper, tumeric, small amount of chili powder to season and possibly a small diced red pepper if you like.  Salt per your specifications, many people use a limited amount per health reasons.

Simmer 2 hours or more.

  Vegetable Soup is a great item to pressure can in quart jars for later meals.

Harverd  Beets

2 cups canned beets (1 pint or half quart)
2 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon corn starch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vinegar (or less)
2 tablespoon butter

Save 1/3 cup beet liquid.

Directions

In saucepan combine sugar, corn starch, and salt. Stir in reserved beet liquid, vinegar, and butter. Cook and stir until mixture thickens.

Add beets and heat through

Green Beans with Pimento

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cups green beans
• 1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimentos
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 tablespoon water
• Salt and pepper as desired

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add green beans and pimento and cook 2 minutes. Add vinegar and water, cover and steam 3 to 5 minutes. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.