Easy Vegetable Beef Soup

5 steps · 2h 30m total

1. 01

   Boil water

   Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot.
2. 02

   Add beef

   While the water heats, cut the beef short ribs into bite-sized pieces and add them to the pot.
3. 03

   Add seasonings and vegetables

   Stir in the diced tomatoes, potatoes, diced onion, parsley, garlic powder, beef bouillon cubes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and celery salt. Don't forget the 2 bay leaves.
4. 04

   Add remaining ingredients

   Add the carrots, celery, black-eyed peas, butter beans, corn, and macaroni. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally.
5. 05

   Simmer the soup

   Once boiling, cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is very tender.