Serves: 10
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup beef gravy mix
• 3 cups freeze-dried roast beef
• 1 cup freeze-dried diced potatoes
• 1/2 cup freeze-dried peas
• 1/2 cup freeze-dried corn
• 1/4 cup freeze-dried celery pieces
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 cup freeze dried carrots
• 1/4 cup freeze-dried onion flakes
• 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

1. In large pot over medium high heat, add water and whisk in gravy mix.
2. Stir all freeze dried ingredients and thyme into water.
3. Stir in tomatoes.
4. Bring to a rolling boil, while stirring frequently.
5. As soon as boil is reached, turn off heat, cover with tightly-fitting lid, and let sit for 10 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Note

If you wish to adjust the consistency of this recipe, start with just 7-1/2 cups of water (where the recipe calls for 8-1/2 cups), and decide whether to add the final cup of water towards the end.