Beef Noodle Soup
["1 to 2 lb. beef chuck or shank meat", "1 bay leaf", "1/4 c. chopped onion", "2 qt. water", "1 tsp. salt", "beef bouillon (optional)", "16 oz. homemade noodles"]
["Boil meat with bay leaf, onions and salt until meat is tender. Remove meat, strain broth.", "Add water to make 1 gallon of broth. Add beef bouillon if needed for extra flavor.", "Bring to boil; add noodles.", "Cook approximately 10 minutes.", "Cube meat, add to soup and bring back to boil.", "May add a drop of Kitchen Bouquet for color.", "Serves 8 to 10."]
["beef chuck", "bay leaf", "onion", "water", "salt", "beef bouillon", "homemade noodles"]