Southwestern Vegetable Beef Soup
🕒 Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
🥘 Yield: 4 quarts
Description: Dive into the heartiness of this Southwestern Vegetable Beef Soup that’s bursting with flavors and textures. Perfect for a cozy evening or a gathering with friends, this recipe promises a delightful dining experience.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 5 cups water
- 2 cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can dark red kidney beans
- 1 can whole kernel corn
- 1 can pinto beans
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions:
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Brown the Ground Beef: In a large pot over medium heat, add the lean ground beef. Stir occasionally, allowing it to crumble and brown evenly. Once fully browned, drain any excess fat from the pot.
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Prepare the Vegetables: While the ground beef is browning, dice the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic clove. Set aside for later use.
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Add Remaining Ingredients: Once the ground beef is cooked and drained, add in the water, Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, black beans, dark red kidney beans, whole kernel corn, pinto beans, and tomato sauce to the pot. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
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Incorporate Aromatics: Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and garlic to the pot, distributing them evenly throughout the soup.
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Bring to a Boil: Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a rapid boil. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Simmer: Once the soup reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Allow the soup to simmer gently for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent the ingredients from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
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Adjust Consistency: After simmering for about 1 1/2 hours, remove the lid from the pot to allow the soup to thicken slightly. Continue simmering for an additional 30 minutes, uncovered, until the desired consistency is reached.
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Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the Southwestern Vegetable Beef Soup into bowls and serve hot. Garnish with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, diced avocado, sour cream, or fresh cilantro, for an extra burst of flavor.
This hearty and flavorful Southwestern Vegetable Beef Soup is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. Enjoy it with family and friends, and savor each spoonful of this comforting dish!
