Hearty Beef Soup

Total Time

Prep: 1 hour Cook: 40 min.

Makes

32 servings (8 quarts)

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
This quick-to-fix soup, sent in by Marcia Severson from Hallock, Minnesota, feeds 25 hungry tummies. The tender sirloin pieces and diced veggies offer satisfying appeal. Marcia Severson, Hallock, Minnesota

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 4 cups chopped onions
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 4 quarts hot water
  • 4 cups sliced carrots
  • 4 cups cubed peeled potatoes
  • 2 cups chopped cabbage
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 large green pepper, chopped
  • 8 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 6 cups tomato juice

Directions

  1. In two Dutch ovens, brown beef and onions in butter in batches; drain. Add the water, vegetables and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. Add tomato juice; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until the beef and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 123 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 428mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.