Rick'S Vegetable Beef Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs beef stew meat
1 1/2 cups carrots, cut up
3 medium potatoes, cubed 1 inch
8 ounces 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

Preparation

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