MOM'S TOMATO VEGETABLE SOUP

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I developed this vegetable-based soup from a recipe my mom made when I was a child. Its robust down-home taste brings back wonderful memories of growing up on the farm.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 3h15m

Yield 18 servings (4-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3-1/2 pounds), cut up
8 cups water
1 celery rib, halved
1 medium onion, halved
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups tomato juice
1 can (15 ounces) mixed vegetables, drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped onion
2-1/2 teaspoons salt, optional
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (15 ounces) cream-style corn

Steps:

In an 8-qt. soup kettle, place chicken, water, celery and onion. Cover and bring to a boil; skim fat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until chicken falls off the bones. , Strain broth and skim fat; return broth to kettle. Add the next eight ingredients. Debone chicken and cut into chunks; return to kettle. Bring to a boil. , Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, cook beef until no longer pink; drain and add to soup. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Stir in corn; cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges