My Favorite Vegetable Soup

2 qt. tomatoes (Improved Porter is best)
1 qt. whole kernel corn
2 qt. chopped potatoes
1 pt. English peas
1/2 lb. carrots, chopped
1 pt. lima beans
3 Tbsp. salt
3 Tbsp. sugar
2 c. chopped onion
1/2 lb. margarine
1 pt. fresh pinto beans

Cook beans, peas, onions, potatoes and corn until tender. Add tomatoes, margarine, salt and sugar.

Variations:
To make chicken vegetable, cook 1 fryer, skin, debone and add to vegetables.
For hamburger soup, add 1 pound of lean ground beef.
For vegetable beef, add 1 pound stew.
Omit margarine with meat.

Doris (Hart) Gallender)