ELAINE'S OLD FASHIONED VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP

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This is a very versatile soup. Make it with the vegetables and grains that you already have. You can substitute whatever you like. Rutabagas and mild peppers are good. It is a very good way to get your family to eat vegetables. You can even add a handful of dried lentils - they will never know. Teenage boys with hollow legs...

Provided by Elaine Douglas

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
1 c chopped onion
1 tsp chopped garlic, or to taste
1 c raw potato diced (or ¼ c. barley, softened in 1 c. water for 8 hours) (or ¼ c. rice, millet, rye or faroe)
1 c sliced carrot
1 c sliced celery
1/2 lb green beans cut diagonally or 2 c. frozen cut beans
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes or 2 lbs. fresh or frozen tomatoes, diced
1 c canned drained beans kidney, black, or black eyed peas - optional
9 c beef bouillon or stock or a combination of stock and water.
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp thyme, dried
1/4 tsp basil, dried
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp ground pepper
5 dash(es) red pepper sauce (optional)
1 7 oz can whole kernel corn, undrained (or ½ cup of frozen corn)
1 c frozen peas

Steps:

  • 1. Brown beef and onion in large saucepan until meat is slightly browned. Drain off excess fat (if you use very lean beef there will be no excess fat).
  • 2. Add remaining ingredients except corn and peas. Simmer 30 minutes or until raw vegetables are tender.
  • 3. Add corn and peas, continue heating for 5 minutes. If you use frozen vegetables add another cup of water.
  • 4. Remove and discard bay leaves. Taste for seasoning. Add a bit more salt if necessary.

Sumayyah Hosein
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This soup looks delicious. I'm going to add it to my recipe list.


Sipho Abram
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I can't wait to try this soup!


Maryam Omarzade
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This soup is perfect for a weeknight meal.


Affiliateio Marketing
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


jasoda subba
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I would have liked this soup more if it had more vegetables.


Elomack Douglas
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This soup was easy to make and it turned out great.


BUMU INTERIORS
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The beef in this soup was a bit tough, but the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Funny
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making it again.


yungin-Business
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I love that this soup is made with fresh vegetables.


Jerusa Dalen
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


simukanga suwilanji
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my family. It's easy to make and the ingredients are affordable.


Deonta fuller
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This soup is a delicious and hearty classic. The beef and vegetables are cooked to perfection, and the broth is flavorful and satisfying.