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.

Ahmad Pazeir
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ricardo Martinez
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.


Cynthia Omubo
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of random veggies in my fridge, and this soup is a great way to use them up.


James Plumb
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I'm not usually a fan of vegetable soups, but this one changed my mind. The combination of beef and vegetables is perfect, and the broth is incredibly flavorful.


Poppy Motlakeng
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can throw everything in the slow cooker and have a delicious meal ready when I get home from work.


Thembelani Tyete
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I've tried many vegetable beef soup recipes, but this one is by far the best. The secret is in the slow cooking, which allows the flavors to develop and deepen.


Sharon Richison
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This soup is a must-try for beef and vegetable lovers. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the beef and vegetables are tender and cooked to perfection.


Nepos Mahlangu
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I always add extra vegetables to make it even healthier.


C DaRosa
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make.


MD Mominur Rahman
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use any vegetables I have on hand.


Ahmad Mghl
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for potlucks, parties, or just a cozy family meal.


Miloux Von Moon
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. It's a great way to make a delicious and nutritious meal without spending a lot of money.


Ashley Adam
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The kids loved the hearty beef and vegetables, and the adults enjoyed the flavorful broth. It's a great recipe for a cold winter day.


jbreeze Skimmerhorn
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I threw in whatever I had on hand, and it turned out great! Definitely a versatile and customizable recipe.


SALIM LAWAL
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The soup was good, but I found the broth to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and herbs, and it improved significantly. Overall, it's a solid recipe, but I would recommend making some adjustments to the broth.


Tatenda Tinarwo
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This soup is incredibly easy to make. I was able to throw everything into my slow cooker in the morning and had a delicious meal ready for dinner. The leftovers were even better the next day. Highly recommend!


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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm usually not a fan of vegetable soups, but I'm so glad I did! The soup turned out incredibly flavorful and hearty. The beef and vegetables were perfectly tender, and the broth had a depth of flavor t


Stephen Anderson
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5/5 stars! This soup is a keeper! It's easy to make, packed with veggies and beef, and has the most amazing flavor. My family loved it, and it's now a regular in our dinner rotation.


ch adeel pub g mobile
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This classic vegetable beef soup recipe brought back so many childhood memories. The rich and flavorful broth was incredibly comforting and heartwarming. I made a few minor additions like carrots and celery, and it turned out absolutely delicious. Hi