Mom’s Vegetable Soup

Name: Mom's Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 40 min
Yield: 26 servings (6-1/2 quarts).
Ingredients: 1 beef chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2-1/2 quarts water; 3 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained; 10 celery ribs, chopped; 6 large carrots, thinly sliced; 3 large onions, chopped; 3/4 cup medium pearl barley; 2/3 cup cut fresh green beans (1/2-inch pieces); 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained; Salt and pepper to taste

I make this vegetable-packed soup whenever we have a family get-together. It's been a favorite with us for a number of years.—Betty Van Kuiken, Oak Lawn, Illinois

Ingredients

1 beef chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2-1/2 quarts water
3 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
10 celery ribs, chopped
6 large carrots, thinly sliced
3 large onions, chopped
3/4 cup medium pearl barley
2/3 cup cut fresh green beans (1/2-inch pieces)
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large soup kettle, brown the roast in oil. Add water; cover and simmer for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until meat is tender. Drain; set roast aside. In the same kettle, combine the tomatoes, celery, carrots, onions, barley and beans. Cover and simmer for 50 minutes or until the barley is tender. Cut beef into 1/2-in. cubes; add to soup. Stir in corn, salt and pepper; heat through.

Originally published as Mom's Vegetable Soup in Country Woman July/August 2000

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MTaplin

Aug 1, 2017

This soup is really delicious. Yes it does take time to make, but it is well worth the effort. I use 1/4 cup or less to brown the roast, and I also substitute I can of tomatoes with 3 cups of tomato juice. At the end I add one pound of frozen peas, and simmer till they are cooked, about 10 minutes. I cook for 2 people and freeze smaller portions for quick lunches.