WINTERTIME BEEF SOUP

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Kidney beans, ground beef, green pepper and chopped cabbage make this thick soup hearty and satisfying. Many people request the recipe after trying it. -Carol Tupper of Joplin, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings (3-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
4 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium green pepper, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups water
2 cups reduced-sodium tomato juice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped cabbage
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, celery, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, tomato juice, tomatoes, tomato sauce, bouillon, chili powder and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. , Stir in kidney beans and cabbage; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook 12-15 minutes longer or until cabbage is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 703mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges