celery soup

Apollo, PA
Updated on May 12, 2011

This recipe has been in our family for years, my dad and grandmother made it all the time...I grew up on this one and now I make it. Really like a veg soup with a twist. It's espcially good with a big loaf of crusty bread! Just tear off a chunk and dip in the soup...mmmmmmm!!! I sometimes use the spicy variety of v-8 juice for a little extra flavor!

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method ---
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch celery w/leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
  • 2-1/2 pound beef chuck or sirloin tip roast
  • 2 pounds ground chuck (80/20)
  • 1 - egg
  • 1 cup italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon instant minced onion flakes
  • 64 ounces v-8 juice (or tomato juice)
  • 29 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 can beef broth (14.5 oz)
  • - salt & pepper to taste

How To Make celery soup

  • Step 1
    Put roast in large stockpot; add celery/leaves and onions to pot. When tender, remove beef and let cool until you can shred it with fingers; discard any fat. In meantime, combine ground chuck, egg, bread crumbs, garlic powder and instant minced onion flakes in large bowl; combine well and make into meatballs about 1" diameter. Cook on rack in baking pan for about 30 minutes @ 350F; With slotted spoon, add to broth with shredded beef, onions & celery. (can make meatballs ahead of time & keep in freezer, then add while frozen!)
  • Step 2
    Add V-8 juice and can of beef broth; season with salt and pepper to your taste. Simmer, covered, for about 1-1/2 to 2 hrs. Serve with loaf of crusty bread or crackers.

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