Here's a side to the Christmas story that isn't often told: Those soft little hands, fashioned by the Holy Spirit in Mary's womb, were made so that nails might be driven through them. Those baby feet, pink and unable to walk, would one day walk up a dusty hill to be nailed to a cross. That sweet infant's head with sparkling eyes and eager mouth was formed so that someday men might force a crown of thorns onto it. That tender body, warm and soft, wrapped in swaddling clothes, would one day be ripped open by a spear. Jesus was born to die.

John MacArthur

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Vegetables	Vegetarian	Soup	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	ts	Oil
1/2	lb	Boneless beef sirloin; cut in 1/2" cubes
1		Clove garlic; minced
3	c	Water
2	cn	(10.5-oz) condensed vegetarian vegetable soup
1/4	c	Uncooked elbow macaroni (1 oz)
2	tb	Chopped fresh parsley; if desired

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef and
garlic; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until browned.
Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer
15 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
CALORIES: 210     SODIUM: 1030MG
CHOLESTEROL: 40MG    FAT: 7G
CARBOHYDRATE: 20G    SAT: 2G
From <Meals In Minutes>, a Pillsbury Classic Cookbook.  Downloaded from
Glen's MM Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.

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