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Autumn's weather means cooler evenings so warm up
your family with a bowl soup!
1 1/2 lb beef stew meat, cut into small pieces
flour
oil
2 tsp minced garlic
4 C. beef broth
1 lg. can of V-8 juice
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp oregano
1 can of green beans, drained
1 can of corn, drained
1 - 12 oz. bag of frozen vegetables that contains carrots, broccoli and cauliflower
1 lb of frozen cheese tortellini
Place a large pot on the stove over medium heat. Add 3 TBSP. oil to the pot. Dredge stew meat in the flour; add to the pot along with the minced garlic. Brown meat all over.
Add in beef broth, V-8 juice, seasonings and vegetables to the soup. Bring soup to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Add frozen tortellini to the soup and continue to cook until the tortellini are tender and float to the top of the soup.
Serve with a side of warm crusty bread to round out the meal.
About the Author:
Tami Rose lives in North Carolina with her husband and 2 children. She is always on the lookout for fun, easy recipes that any
age group can make. She is the Assistant Administrator on the MomsMenu.com forums.
You can find her there under the username of "ajrsmom".
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