Zesty Vegetable Beef Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

Zesty Vegetable Beef Soup

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Tomatoes Vegetables
Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 Lb. plum tomatoes or 1 (1 lb. 12 oz.)
1 Can tomatoes -- undrained
4 Lb. beef short ribs or shanks
2 Tsp. salt
1/2 Lb. green beans
2 Large onions
2 Cloves garlic -- crushed dumplings
1 bay leaf
4 Ears corn
1 Tbsp. sugar
water

To peel tomatoes: Pour boiling water over several
tomatoes in a medium bowl. After 1 minute, lift one out with a
slotted spoon. Cut out stem end and peel off skin with a
paring knife. Repeat until all tomatoes are peeled. Cut the
peeled tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices. Pour 2 1/2 quarts water
into a 8 quart kettle. Wipe beef with damp paper towel. Turn
beef into kettle. Add sliced tomatoes, 2 teaspoons salt and
the bay leaf. Cover; bring to boiling; skim surface. Reduce
heat, simmer covered 2 hours. Wash beans under cold water.
Trim ends; cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces. With a sharp
knife, cut kernels from cobs (need 2 cups). Slice onions;
chop into cubes. Lift meat out of soup with slotted spoon, set
aside to cool. Skim fat from surface; discard. Add beans,
corn, onions, sugar and garlic. Simmer covered 15 minutes or
until vegetables are just tender. Remove meat from bones;
discard bones. Cut meat into large pieces. Add to soup.
Slowly bring to boiling.
Make Dumplings: Into a medium bowl sift 1 1/2 cups
flour, dash of salt and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; make a
well in center. In a measuring cup, beat together 2 small eggs
and 1/2 cup of water; pour into well in flour mixture; with
fork mix until blended and then beat until smooth. Drop from
wet teaspoon into salted boiling water. Cook uncovered until
dumplings come to top. Do not crowd kettle. Cook half at a
time. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add to soup, simmer 10
minutes.
To Serve: Pour soup into tureen or individual bowls.
Top with chopped parsley. Refrigerate leftover soup, covered.
Makes 10 servings.


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