Ingredients for 6 servings:
1. 1 large onion, chopped
2. 2 carrots, chopped
3. 1 apple, peeled, cored & chopped
4. 1/4 cup dripping
5. 2 tablespoons flour
6. 2 -4 teaspoons curry powder
7. 5 cups beef stock
8. 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
9. salt and pepper
10. 1 cup leftover cooked beef, minced
11. 1/3 cup cooked rice

Directions:
1. Fry vegetables & apple in drippings until soft & beginning to lose colour.
2. Stir in flour & curry and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add stock, tomatoes & seasoning.
4. Bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover & simmer for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
5. Sieve or liquidize the soup & return to pot.
6. Add minced beef & rice.
7. Bring back to the boil for 2- 3 minutes, check the seasoning & serve.