Name: Beefy Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 120
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 10 pounds ground beef; 4 cups diced onions; 12 cups diced peeled potatoes; 12 cups frozen sliced carrots; 12 cups frozen peas; 12 cups frozen lima beans; 9 cups frozen cut green beans; 9 cups diced celery; 1 (16 ounce) package small shell pasta; 4 quarts tomato sauce; 2 (32 ounce) cans chicken broth; 3 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons dried basil; 1.5 teaspoons pepper; Water to cover

A hearty and comforting Beefy Vegetable Soup, brimming with garden-fresh flavors and tender beef, perfect for a satisfying meal on a chilly evening or a family gathering.

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In large kettles, combine potatoes, carrots, peas, lima beans, green beans, celery, and pasta. Add water to cover. Add tomato sauce and broth. (Prep time: 15 minutes)

02

Step

In a separate large skillet, cook ground beef and onions until meat is browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat. (Cook time: 5 minutes)

03

Step

Add the cooked ground beef and onion mixture to the vegetable mixture. Season with salt, basil, and pepper; bring to a boil. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

04

Step

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until celery is tender. (Simmer time: 90 minutes)

For a richer flavor, consider browning the ground beef in batches to ensure proper searing.
Adjust the seasoning to your preference. Taste and add more salt, pepper, or basil as needed.
Feel free to add other vegetables, such as zucchini, corn, or spinach, to customize the soup to your liking.
For a vegetarian option, omit the ground beef and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Abigail Strosin

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