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vegetable beef soup

Recipe by
Charlotte Nickerson
Choptank, MD

This is similar to my Grandmother's Homemade soup. She taught me to cook "with the patience of a Saint". This soup served steaming hot with homemade or store bought biscuits piled with yummy butter is a perfect supper for cool weather.

yield 10 - 12
prep time 45 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For vegetable beef soup

  • 2 lb
    soup beef
  • 1 sm
    cabbage, sliced
  • 1 lb
    bag frozen mixed vegetables
  • 2
    carrots, chopped
  • 2
    medium onions, chopped
  • 4
    medium white potatoes, cubed
  • 2
    turnips, cubed
  • 3 stalk
    celery, sliced
  • 2 can
    (medium) tomatoes
  • 1 can
    beef broth
  • 1 can
    vegetable broth
  • 2 or 3
    beef bouillon, cubes (to taste)
  • salt, pepper and parsley to taste

How To Make vegetable beef soup

  • 1
    Cut beef into small pieces to ensure tenderness. Brown in small amt. olive oil until tender (in large soup pot). After beef is browned, add onions and celery. Saute w/ beef for few minutes until tender.
  • 2
    Prepare remaining veggies per recipe. Add to browned beef, onions and celery, along with tomatoes, broths, and seasonings. Can also add water as needed.
  • 3
    Cook on top of stove in covered soup pot until done. Approximately 45 to 60 mins. Your kitchen will smell incredible.
  • 4
    This soup can be frozen and re-heated in the microwave. The secret to delicious flavor is browning the beef well.
  • 5
    Serve with hot biscuits and enjoy.
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