SPICY VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP

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Get ready for the many compliments you'll receive serving this fabulous, stick-to-your-ribs soup. I gave an old favorite a spicy twist by adding cayenne pepper. You will love it on a cold winter evening!

Provided by KATHY S

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beef Soup Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 pound rump roast
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 quart water
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
4 mushrooms, sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
6 ounces rotelle pasta

Steps:

Trim fat from roast and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place meat in a large pot over medium heat with oil, onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until meat is browned and onion is tender. Pour in broth, tomatoes and water. Stir in mixed vegetables, mushrooms and celery. Season with oregano, thyme, basil, parsley and cayenne. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 75 minutes.
Stir in pasta and cook 10 minutes more, until pasta is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 34.6 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 337.4 mg, Sugar 3.4 g