DAD'S SECRET INGREDIENT VEGETABLE SOUP
There's nothing like a big pot of hearty soup simmering away on the stove in chilly weather. Dad would often make a simple vegetable soup by simply opening up a can or two of whatever vegetables were in the cupboard. I've adapted it to using fresh and frozen veggies but the important part -- our "secret ingredient" is the same. For the very best vegetable soup don't leave out the cabbage. ;-)
Provided by 3KillerBs
Categories Vegetable
Time 3h15m
Yield 10-12 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Using a very large pot that will hold at least 12qts, preferable more, brown the beef in the olive oil.
- Peel and dice onions and carrots. Dice potatoes, peeling if you prefer.
- Put everything except the barley and cabbage into the pot. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring several times.
- Use a knife to shred the cabbage finely in strips as if for sauerkraut.
- Add cabbage and barley. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring several times.
- Serve with hearty, crusty bread.
- Note: If you have some odds and ends of cooked, unseasoned veggies hanging around in the fridge you can add them along with the cabbage and barley. Don't overdo broccoli or other cabbage-family veggies because some cabbage is necessary too much upsets the balance of flavors.
- Note: You can readily substitute fresh vegetables for frozen. I just use frozen because I usually make it in the winter when fresh veggies are not cost-effective.
- Note: Freezes well and is even better after sitting overnight.
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malik abdulhafeez
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olino31@aol.comThis soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and delicious.
MISHAN G MGR
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andre deer
d88@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious way to warm up on a cold day.
Vanessa N. (Nessa)
n.v@hotmail.comI'm so glad I tried this soup. It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be making it again soon.
Gugulethu Bhembe
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Noreen Arshad
a.noreen@hotmail.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious way to warm up on a cold day.
It'z Tonmoy Khan
k_i89@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of vegetable soup, but this one is actually really good. It's flavorful and satisfying.
Ricardo Rodríguez
ricardor29@hotmail.comThis soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also really delicious and easy to make.
Isaac Sesay
sesay-isaac@gmail.comI've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Kalule Nassifu
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Naeem Ahmmad
naeem.a@yahoo.comI love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I always feel better after eating it.
Hasno Hsano
h.hasno62@yahoo.comThis soup is a winner! It's easy to make, delicious, and healthy. What more could you ask for?
Pti Niazi
niazipti@yahoo.comThis soup is so good! I'm not usually a big fan of vegetable soup, but this one is different. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I'll definitely be making it again.
Mohammad Momin
momin-mohammad32@yahoo.comThis soup is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for quick and easy meals that are also healthy, and this soup fits the bill perfectly. It's also really delicious, so I don't feel like I'm sacrificing flavor for convenience.
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1.f@yahoo.comThis soup is amazing! It's so hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I also love that it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this soup again and again.
Indika M
m.i79@yahoo.comI made this soup last night and it was delicious! The broth is rich and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I also really appreciate the fact that this soup is so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again soon.
Zafar Ali Armani
zarmani32@yahoo.comThis vegetable soup is a hit with my family! It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's so easy to make. I especially love the addition of the secret ingredient - it really takes the soup to the next level.