Marvelous Vegetable Soup

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 6 cups water
  • 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, undrained and chopped
  • 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can green beans (or use frozen)
  • 1 cup frozen corn (or use canned)
  • 1 small zucchini, sliced (optional)
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 large turnip, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup black-eyed peas (frozen or canned) (optional)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can green peas (or use frozen)
  • 1/4 head cabbage, shredded (optional)
  • sliced mushrooms (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon seafood cocktail sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Brown beef in hot oil in a heavy, large stock pot; add 3 cups water.
  2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
  3. Add carrots and remaining 3 cups water; bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  4. Add remaining ingredients; cover and simmer additional 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Yield: about 8 quarts.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

701 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.2g 24% DV
Total Fat 36g 46% DV
Carbs 91.9g 33% DV
Fiber 19.1g 68% DV
Sugar 22g 44% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10597.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 2206.3mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1098mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 49.2mg 55% DV
Vitamin D 6.6mcg 33% DV
Calcium 266.3mg 20% DV
Iron 7.1mg 39% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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