Savory Vegetable Beef Soup

Name: Savory Vegetable Beef Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 12 servings (2-3/4 quarts)
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 cups water; 3 large carrots, sliced; 1 large onion, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; 4 cups fresh or frozen cut green beans; 4 cups tomato juice; 1-1/2 pounds ground beef, cooked and drained; 2 cups fresh or frozen corn; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 bay leaves

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 55 min.

Yield 12 servings (2-3/4 quarts)

Test Kitchen Approved

I developed this recipe as a way to use my homegrown vegetables. My teaching responsibilities keep me busy, but I love cooking for my husband and daughter most of all. —Leslie Luthe, Parkersburg, Illinois

Ingredients

4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups water
3 large carrots, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
4 cups fresh or frozen cut green beans
4 cups tomato juice
1-1/2 pounds ground beef, cooked and drained
2 cups fresh or frozen corn
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 bay leaves

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, water, carrots, onion, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until tender. Add the remaining ingredients.
Cover and simmer 30 minutes longer or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 246 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 350mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein.

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