SAVORY VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 246 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.