Meaty Veggie Soup

Submitted by cipherbabe

"Very satisfying, low carb soup. We were even eating it hot in the summer for lunch it was that good. Modified from The Protein Power Lifeplan book."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 10-12

ingredients

• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 -2 garlic clove (finely chopped)
• 1 onion (diced)
• 2 lbs chuck roast (cubed)
• 2 zucchini (diced)
• 4 -5 carrots (diced)
• 2 -3 celery (diced)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 8 cups beef broth
• salt
• pepper

directions

1. Heat olive oil in a soup pot and saute the garlic and onion until limp.
2. Cook meat for several minutes, stirring to ensure cooking on all sides and through to the center. Set aside.
3. Add the fresh veggies and continue to stir to saute them for a few minutes, until they begin to soften.
4. Add the meat, tomatoes, beef broth, salt and pepper to taste.
5. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for a few minutes (up to about an hour) over low heat.