Veggie Beef Soup

Food 52

Ingredients-

• 1.5 lbs Beef 
• 1 pound Russet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and thickly sliced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 celery stalks, thickly sliced
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their liquid
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Creole (or all-purpose) seasoning
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 dried bay leaf
• 5 cups unsalted or low-sodium beef broth
• 3/4 cup frozen green beans
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas
• 1/2 cup frozen corn
• mushrooms- saute first, then add to soup

Cook the beef.

Add the potatoes, carrots, onion, and celery, and cook, still over medium, until the onions are translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

1. Add all the beef back to the pot, along with the canned tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Creole seasoning, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, and beef broth. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any dark bits stuck to the bottom of the pot. Cover and simmer for about 75 minutes, until the beef is tender.

1. Stir in the green beans, peas, and corn and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

1. Remove the bay leaf, then taste the soup. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm.