Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup

Pam Hochstedler

Kalona, IA

Makes 8-10 servings

Prep. Time: 25 minutes

Cooking Time: 6-9 hours

Ideal slow-cooker size: 4-qt

1-2 lbs. beef short ribs

2 qts. water

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. celery salt

1 small onion, chopped

1 cup diced carrots

½ cup diced celery

2 cups diced potatoes

1-lb. can whole kernel corn, undrained

1-lb. can diced tomatoes and juice

1. Combine meat, water, salt, celery salt, onion, carrots, and celery in slow cooker.
2. Cover. Cook on Low 4-6 hours.
3. Debone meat, cut into bite-sized pieces, and return to pot.
4. Add potatoes, corn, and tomatoes.
5. Cover and cook on High 2-3 hours.