Tomato ( Winter soup. ) ✠
3 lbs. beef.
1 qt. canned tomatoes.
1 gallon water.
A little onion.
Pepper and salt.
Let the meat and water boil for two hours, until the liquid is reduced to little more than two quarts. Then stir in the tomatoes, and stew all slowly for three-quarters of an hour longer. Season to taste, strain, and serve.