Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup

• 2 lb. stew beef, cubed
• 3 1/2 qt. water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1/2 c. split peas
• 6 carrots, sliced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 3 medium tomatoes, cubed
• 1 1/2 c. corn
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1 large potato, cubes
• 1 c. spinach, chopped
• 1 c. green beans, chopped
• 1 c. green lima beans
• 1 c. ketchup
• 2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped

1. In large kettle cover beef with water and add chopped onion, salt and thyme.
2. Bring to boil.
3. Skim fat from surface.
4. Add split peas, cover and simmer over low heat, 3 to 4 hours.
5. Add all remaining ingredients.
6. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
7. Adjust seasoning.
8. Serves 8.

stew beef, water, onion, salt, thyme, peas, carrots, green pepper, tomatoes, corn, onions, potato, spinach, green beans, green lima beans, ketchup, parsley

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=495828 (may not work)