Microwave Beef And Vegetable Soup For 2 Recipes

HEARTY BEEF AND VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Brown beef in batches, adding additional oil as necessary. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add onions to drippings; cook and stir until tender. Discard drippings; return beef to pot. Stir in water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 45 minutes., Stir in potatoes, cabbage, carrots, celery, corn, peas, green beans, lima beans and seasonings. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 35 minutes. Stir in okra; cook 15-20 minutes longer or until beef and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf.

BEEF VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in salt and pepper. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 9-11 hours or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf before serving.

EASY VEGETABLE-BEEF SOUP

Steps:

• In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef, onions and garlic. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
• Stir remaining ingredients into beef mixture in Dutch oven. Heat to boiling over high heat; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Ladle soup into 6 bowls.

MICROWAVE BEEF AND VEGETABLE SOUP FOR 2

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except corn and beans in 3-quart casserole.
• Cover.
• Microwave at high 10 minutes.
• Remove marrow from bone, return marrow to soup.
• Discard bone.
• Reduce power to 50%.
• Microwave, covered, 50 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times.
• Add corn and green beans.
• Microwave at 50% 10 to 20 minutes, or until meat and vegetables are tender.