Rainy Day Vegetable Soup Recipe

Name: Rainy Day Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lb. soup beef bone pieces; 2 qt. water; 1 minced garlic clove; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1/3 c. barley; 1/2 c. chopped celery tops; 2 c. chopped onion; 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes; 1/2 c. butter; 1 1/2 c. celery, finely cut; 1 c. carrots; 1 c. green beans; 1 c. potatoes; 1 c. finely chopped cabbage; 1 box frozen peas; meat

Servings: persons

5 lb. soup beef bone pieces
2 qt. water
1 minced garlic clove
1 Tbsp. salt
1/3 c. barley
1/2 c. chopped celery tops
2 c. chopped onion
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. celery, finely cut
1 c. carrots
1 c. green beans
1 c. potatoes
1 c. finely chopped cabbage
1 box frozen peas
meat

1
Mix beef bones, garlic clove, salt, barley, celery tops and chopped onion in 2 quarts of water in kettle.
2
Cover and simmer 3 hours.
3
Skim soup; remove bones and meat.
4
Add tomatoes.
5
Melt butter in skillet; slightly cook carrots, green beans, potatoes and cabbage for 7 minutes, stirring often.
6
Add to soup.
7
Cover; simmer for 20 minutes.
8
Add peas and meat (cut into bite size pieces).
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Serve.

1851

kcal

Calories

121

Fat

Carbs

156

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lb. soup beef bone pieces, 2 qt. water, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 Tbsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Rainy Day Vegetable Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rainy Day Vegetable Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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