Steak Soup

1 Cup Butter

1 Cup Flour

60 ounces Beef Consomme

1 Cup Diced Carrots

1 Cup Sliced Celery

1 Cup Diced Potatoes

1 Onion, Chopped

16 ounce Can Tomatoes

Sweet Basil

Salt and Pepper to Taste

10 ounces Frozen Corn

10 ounces Frozen Peas

1 1/2 pounds Ground Chuck, Browned with the Chopped Onion

Melt butter, stirring flour to make a smooth paste.

Continue to stir 3 minutes.

Add consomme and stir until slightly thickened.

Add browned chuck.

Add fresh and canned vegetables and seasonings.

Simmer 30 minutes.

Add frozen vegetables and heat through.