SOUL WARMING VEGGIE BEEF SOUP

Soul Warming Veggie Beef Soup image

Provided by momaphet

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb lean ground beef
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes (whole are best for flavor, diced work too)
32 ounces low sodium beef broth
2 potatoes, diced large (about an inch)
5 carrots, sliced thick
1/2 cabbage, cut in long strips
1 large onion, chopped in larger pieces
2 zucchini, scrubbed and cubed or
2 cups frozen french cut green beans
3 stalks celery, chopped fine
1 small bay leaf
1/2-1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2-1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2-1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper
grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

Brown and drain the ground beef in a large pot, add everything else except the cheese, simmer until the carrots and potatoes are tender, about an hour, half way through taste the broth and adjust the seasoning to taste, the curry should be present without being dominant. Add extra broth or water as needed.
Remove bay leaf, serve with a generous sprinkle of cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.3, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 24.6, Sodium 132.8, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 6.2, Protein 10.5