2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 medium potatoes, cut into 1 1 cup pieces
1 medium celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon paprika
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup beef broth
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
1 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
Heat oil in large stockpot over medium heat. Saute onion and carrot until tender. Stir in potatoes, celery, garlic and basil. Cook until potatoes are softened, about 15 minutes.
Stir in salt, paprika and broth. Bring to a boil, then slowly and continuously stir in sugar, pouring it slowly into crock pot. Cook for 1 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until sugar is completely dissolved.
Reduce heat to low, sprinkle with Worcestershire sauce and paprika. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for an additional hour or until vegetables are tender but not mushy. Pour sauce over vegetables and stir to coat. Simmer for 1 hour or until vegetables are tender. Cover, and simmer over low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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