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Delicious homemade vegetable beef soup - Julia's Simply Southern
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Julia's Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe

Delicious and comforting homemade vegetable beef soup is perfect on those chilly evenings. Leftovers are great too!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 1 Pot of Soup
Calories: 184kcal
Author: Julia Jordan | Julia's Simply Southern

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbs Butter
  • 1 c Chopped Celery
  • 1 c Chopped Carrots
  • 1 large Onion diced
  • 1 Russet Potato peeled and diced
  • 1/2 c of chopped cabbage
  • 1 Bell Pepper the color of your choice, diced
  • 4 c of Beef Stock
  • 3 c Water use more if needed
  • 1/3 c Orzo Pasta
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme if you have fresh use it
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 2 Tbs Died Parsley if you have fresh use it
  • 1 large Can of Diced Tomatoes plus the juices
  • 1 Can of Corn drained
  • 1 Can of Green Beans drained
  • 1 Can of Black Eyed Peas drained
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Beef Bullion Cube optional, for extra beefy richness

Instructions

  • Begin by adding the olive oil and butter to a dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. When the butter melts, add the fresh vegetables, herbs and seasonings. Saute the vegetables 5-6 minutes.
  • Next, add the beef and saute 2-3 minutes until it begins to brown.
  • Next, add the stock, bullion and water and stir to combine.
  • Next, add the pasta and bring the soup to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Next, add the canned vegetables and stir to combine. Cover with a lid and allow the soup to simmer for 1 hour. Serve hot.

Notes

Use whatever vegetables that you like and have on hand.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 373mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g