SHORT RIB SOUP

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This is one of my dad's most irresistible dishes. It has a flavorful broth, tender meat and colorful vegetables. It really hits the spot on a chilly fall or winter day.-Art Winter, Trumbull, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 2h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 can (15-1/2 ounces) lima beans
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans
4 cups water
2 pounds beef short ribs
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup coarsely chopped carrot
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup medium pearl barley
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 bay leaf

Steps:

Drain beans, reserving liquid; set beans aside. Place the liquid in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until the meat is tender. , Remove meat from bones; discard bones. Cut the meat into bite-size pieces and return to kettle. Add beans and cook for 10 minutes or until heated through. Discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 1046mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 9g protein.