Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup

• 1 12-2 lbs cubed beef stew meat
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons beef base
• 1 12 quarts water
• 1 12 cups sliced carrots
• 1 12 cups frozen lima beans (or fresh)
• 1 12 cups frozen corn (or fresh)
• 1 large white onion
• 3 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• sea salt
• fresh ground pepper

1. In 9 quart stock pot,brown beef stew meat in oil with dash of salt, pepper and bay leaves.
2. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
4. My children liked this best over all the others I have tried.
5. Have yet to try it on my husband, but I'm sure he'll like it as well.
6. Hope you enjoy.

meat, bay leaves, olive oil, beef base, water, carrots, beans, corn, white onion, potatoes, tomatoes, salt, fresh ground pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hearty-beef-vegetable-soup-123574 (may not work)