Vegetable Beef Soup

Vegetable Beef Soup

1 ear corn, corn cut from ear

2 medium potatoes cubed (about 2 cups)

2 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 1 -1/2 cups)

1 medium carrot, sliced thin, (about 1/2 cup)

1 medium stalk celery, sliced, (about 1/2 cup)

1 medium onion, diced finely, (about 1/2 cup)

1 cup green beans, 1 inch pieces

1 cup shelled green peas

1/4 tsp pepper

Add enough water to prepared beef broth to measure 5 cups. Stir corn and rest of the ingredients into the broth. Heat to boiling, and reduce heat to low, simmering for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

You cannot imagine how wonderful this home made vegetable soup tastes. Don't be afraid to add a bit of barley. If you like frozen vegetables and find you have left-overs, save them frozen in small baggies for this wonderful soup.