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Beefy Vegetable Soup
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Prep Time:
50 minutes
Cook Time:
90 minutes
Total Time:
140 minutes
Hearty beef vegetable soup, ideal for large gatherings or scaled-back meals.
Ingredients:
  • 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
  • water to cover
  • 4 quarts tomato sauce
  • 2 (32 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 10 pounds ground beef
  • 4 cups diced onions
  • 3 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 1.5 teaspoons pepper
Instructions:
  • In large kettles, combine the first seven ingredients, ensuring they are fully immersed in water. Then stir in tomato sauce and broth.
  • Brown and crumble ground beef and onions in a separate large skillet for about 5 minutes. Drain and add to the vegetable mixture. Season with salt, basil, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1-1/2 hours until celery is tender.