GERMAN VEGETABLE SOUP

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My sister-in-law gave me this recipe-it's a nice thick soup. It does call for quite a few ingredients, but the taste is worth it!-Gundrun Braker, Burnett, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, diced
2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
1 cup water
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 bay leaf
1 can (46 ounces) tomato or vegetable juice
3 celery ribs, diced
6 medium carrots, sliced
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
3 cups shredded cabbage
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (8-1/2 ounces) peas, drained
1 can (8 ounces) cut green beans, drained

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Dissolve bouillon in water; add to the beef mixture. Add the salt, pepper, garlic, bay leaf, tomato juice, celery, carrots, potatoes, cabbage and green pepper. , Simmer, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the corn, peas and beans; heat through. Discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 730mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.