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Aileen's Home Style Vegetable Soup 🍲🥕

Warm and comforting, this vegetable soup is a classic, hearty meal that's perfect for chilly days or when you need a little pick-me-up. Packed with flavors from tender beef and fresh vegetables, it's a cozy dish that will fill your home with irresistible aromas. Plus, it's easy to make in large batches, making it perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week ahead!

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

Instructions

  1. Create the Broth: In a large pot, combine the beef shank bone and meat with 6 quarts of water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer until the meat is tender (about 1.5-2 hours).

    🔥 Tip: For deeper flavor, you can roast the bones and meat in the oven for 30 minutes before adding them to the pot!

  2. Remove and Shred: Once the meat is tender, remove the bone and cut the meat into small, bite-sized pieces.

  3. Chill: Refrigerate the meat and broth overnight. This step allows the flavors to meld beautifully, and makes skimming off the fat much easier!

    ❄️ Note: Once chilled, use a spoon to easily skim the fat off the top before reheating.

  4. Add Vegetables: The next day, return the broth to the pot. Add the diced celery, onions, carrots, lima beans, potatoes, and tomatoes.

  5. Cook Until Tender: Bring back to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 30-40 minutes. Add more water if necessary to reach your desired consistency.

    🥄 Chef's Hint: For added depth, feel free to toss in herbs like thyme or parsley while cooking!

Serving Suggestions

Variations

Note:

This recipe makes 10-12 servings, perfect for a family gathering or meal prep! Enjoy the heartiness and warmth of Aileen's soup; it's sure to become a favorite in your home. 🌟🥣

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ocr Here's the text from the image: --- **HOME STYLE VEGETABLE SOUP** - beef shank bone with about 2 lbs. meat - 6 qts. water - 4 stalks celery, diced - 4 medium onions, diced - 3 large carrots, diced - 1 cup green baby lima beans - 1 cup potatoes, diced - 1 pint tomatoes - salt & pepper to taste Put shank bone and meat in water and cook until meat is tender. Remove bone and cut meat into small pieces. Set meat and broth in refrigerator overnight. The next day, skim off fat. To the broth mixture add fresh or frozen vegetables and cook until they are tender. Add more water if necessary. Serves: 10 - 12 Aileen Welton ---
llm # Aileen's Home Style Vegetable Soup 🍲🥕 Warm and comforting, this vegetable soup is a classic, hearty meal that's perfect for chilly days or when you need a little pick-me-up. Packed with flavors from tender beef and fresh vegetables, it's a cozy dish that will fill your home with irresistible aromas. Plus, it's easy to make in large batches, making it perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week ahead! ## Ingredients ### For the Soup Base - 1 beef shank bone (with about 2 lbs. meat) - 6 quarts water - 4 stalks celery, diced - 4 medium onions, diced - 3 large carrots, diced - 1 cup green baby lima beans (fresh or frozen) - 1 cup potatoes, diced - 1 pint canned tomatoes (or fresh, chopped) - Salt & pepper to taste ## Instructions 1. **Create the Broth**: In a large pot, combine the beef shank bone and meat with 6 quarts of water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer until the meat is tender (about 1.5-2 hours). > 🔥 **Tip**: For deeper flavor, you can roast the bones and meat in the oven for 30 minutes before adding them to the pot! 2. **Remove and Shred**: Once the meat is tender, remove the bone and cut the meat into small, bite-sized pieces. 3. **Chill**: Refrigerate the meat and broth overnight. This step allows the flavors to meld beautifully, and makes skimming off the fat much easier! > ❄️ **Note**: Once chilled, use a spoon to easily skim the fat off the top before reheating. 4. **Add Vegetables**: The next day, return the broth to the pot. Add the diced celery, onions, carrots, lima beans, potatoes, and tomatoes. 5. **Cook Until Tender**: Bring back to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 30-40 minutes. Add more water if necessary to reach your desired consistency. > 🥄 **Chef's Hint**: For added depth, feel free to toss in herbs like thyme or parsley while cooking! ## Serving Suggestions - Serve hot with crusty bread or fresh rolls for a complete meal. 🥖 - Add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top for a savory twist! 🧀 ## Variations - **Vegetarian**: Swap out the beef for vegetable broth and add more beans (like black beans or chickpeas) for protein. - **Spicy Kick**: Add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce for a spicy version that will warm you up. - **Extra Fiber**: Toss in additional vegetables like spinach, kale, or zucchini for extra nutrition. ### Note: This recipe makes 10-12 servings, perfect for a family gathering or meal prep! Enjoy the heartiness and warmth of Aileen's soup; it's sure to become a favorite in your home. 🌟🥣
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