VEGETABLE-BEEF SOUP

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Provided by Julia Reed

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

14-ounce piece lean salt pork or 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
3 marrow bones
1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat (rump or shoulder), cut into 2-inch pieces
1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
2 small parsnips, peeled and sliced
2 cups fresh or frozen baby lima beans
1 cup fresh or frozen green beans
2 cups fresh or frozen okra, sliced thin
2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
Generous pinch sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy 6-quart pot over medium heat. Add the salt pork and sauté until golden. Remove it and set aside. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high (add vegetable oil, if using). In batches, brown the marrow bones and stew meat. Add 3 quarts of water and the salt pork. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 hours, skimming off any foam.
  • Add the tomatoes, carrots, onions, celery and parsnips; return to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Add the lima beans and green beans. Cover and simmer for another 30 minutes. Add the okra and simmer 20 minutes. Remove marrow bones and salt pork. Add the corn and peas and cook for about 10 more minutes, until cooked through. Skim off the fat from the surface and discard. Taste the broth and add sugar, salt and pepper as needed. The soup is ready but improves with age. If not serving immediately, refrigerate after it cools. Before reheating, skim off any congealed fat. If it is too thick, thin with a bit of water.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 634, UnsaturatedFat 39 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 804 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ArsadAli Rjp
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This soup is bland and flavorless. I would not recommend it.


Aiman Chachar
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's also a great source of protein and vegetables.


Peacan Tan
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing, and it's a great way to impress your guests.


Rotenda Raphadi
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This soup is easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Bill K
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This soup is a great comfort food on a cold winter day. It's hearty, flavorful, and filling.


Birendra Mahato
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I wasn't impressed with this soup. It was too watery and didn't have much flavor.


Amir Jadoon
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it, and they always ask for seconds.


Jabedul islam Arman
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The soup was good, but it wasn't anything special. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Hakeem Khankili
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped carrots, celery, and green beans to the pot, and it turned out delicious.


Anthony Bascomb
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a bit more salt and pepper to taste.


Viaan Chinedu (Viaan)
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Nana
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It was a great soup! It had a nice flavor to it and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this soup to others.


Zhiquaon Wolf
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make! I love that I can use frozen vegetables, which makes it even quicker to prepare.


Mizan Nodi
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a winner. The beef is tender, the vegetables are perfectly cooked, and the broth is flavorful and satisfying.


Amaya King
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to throw together, and it's always a hit with my family.