BEEF VEGETABLE SOUP

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This soup is sooo good, served with a big skillet of corn bread. I believe I found it in Good Housekeeping cookbook years ago and made a few adjustments of my own. Prep time is approximate.

Provided by keen5

Categories     Corn

Time 3h

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 -8 lbs cross-cut beef shanks
salt
3 stalks celery, diced
3 large carrots, diced
2 medium onions, diced
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped or crushed
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen lima beans
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
potato, diced (however many you like)
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • About 3 hours before serving: In a very large kettle over high heat, heat beef shanks, 2 tblsp.
  • salt 10 cups hot water to boiling.
  • Reduce heat to low; add remaining ingredients except frozen vegetables and potatoes.
  • Cover; Simmer for 2 hours.
  • I remove the meat at this point and shred it and get rid of the bones.
  • (You don't have to do this, it's just my preference).
  • Stir in frozen vegetables, a tablespoon of sugar or less to taste and 2 teasp of salt; cook 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • To Freeze: Cut meat from the bones (if you haven't already) and discard.
  • Put soup into 1-quart freezer containers, leaving at least 1-1/2 inches head space for expansion.
  • Freezes up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.6, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 85.5, Sodium 177.3, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 43.8

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