"Got soup? Here's a hearty beef soup that's loaded with beans and vegetables. It's a meal all in itself...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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3/4 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
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3 cups Progresso® beef broth (from 32-ounce carton)
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1 cup dry white wine or Progresso® beef broth
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 bay leaf
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2 cans (15 to 16 ounces) navy, lima or great northern beans, rinsed and drained
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4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
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2 medium celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces
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Chopped fresh parsley, if desired
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Crumbled cooked bacon, if desired