Low Sodium Vegetable Beef Soup

1. 1

   Saute garlic in oil in large skillet.

2. 2

   Cut meat into smaller chunks and brown meat in skillet; remove meat.

3. 3

   Put meat, onion, carrots, stewed tomatoes, celery, potatoes into 4 quart dutch oven with 2 cups water; set aside.

4. 4

   Make gravy: On med-low heat add flour to skillet and stir to brown flour but don't burn it. Add beef broth and stir to simmer for 2-3 minutes or until smooth.

5. 5

   Pour gravy into dutch oven. Bring to boil and then reduce heat and simmer covered till vegetables are done, 30-45 minutes typically. Remove lid and simmer 10-15 minutes if needed to thicken stew.

6. 6

   Add salt and pepper to taste.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.