Rick's Vegetable Beef Soup

This is my version of a basic beef and vegetable soup. I've also done this in a crockpot starting it before going to work and ready to eat when I get home.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 lbs beef stew meat
• 1 1⁄2 cups carrots, cut up
• 3  medium potatoes, cubed 1 inch
• 1 (8 ounce) package frozen corn
• 1⁄2 medium onion, chopped coarsely
• 1  tablespoon  beef bouillon
• 1  bay leaf
• 14 1⁄2 ounces diced tomatoes
• 14 1⁄2 ounces green beans, drained
• 8  cups water
•  salt, to-taste
•  fresh ground black pepper, to-taste

Directions

1. In a large pot, brown beef in hot oil.
2. Add bouillon, spices, and water.
3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
4. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hour.
5. Add remaining ingredients.
6. Return to boiling; reduce heat.
7. Cover and simmer 1/2 hour or until vegetables are done.
8. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.