Growing up we referred to this tasty soup as just vegetable soup, but because I didn’t want to confuse you I’m calling it what it really is and that is vegetable and beef soup. This recipe comes from an old, old issue of Southern Living. My grandma has been making it for years, only it no longer resembles the original Southern Living recipe in the slightest. When I asked my mom to email it over to me the only thing still being used from the original recipe is the 1 1/2 pounds of stew meat. Everything else was crossed out with notes in the margin from both my mom and grandma of what they use instead.
But while my family called it Vegetable soup, I liked to call it as eye ball soup. You remember like from the Indian Jones’ movie. We must have been eating this for dinner after it had been on TV one day. I saw the little okra seeds floating around and it reminded me of the eye ball soup in the movie. Ever since then the name has stuck.
Your store probably makes a vegetable soup mix, this is the one I use. It has tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, okra, corn, green beans, lima beans, onions, and celery in it, but if you are unable to find a similar mix you could make up your own fresh or frozen mix for the soup.
- 1 ½ lbs stew meat
- 2 quarts beef broth
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- 3 bags of frozen soup vegetables
- 2 cups water
- Salt to taste
- Shredded cheese for garnish
- Combine the meat and beef broth in a large stock pot. Add pepper, onion, bay leaves, oregano, and thyme. Cover and simmer 45 minutes.
- Remove meat and cut into small bite size pieces. Return the meat to the pot and add all vegetable and water. Simmer for 30 minutes up to an hour, until vegetables are tender.
Do The Chicken Dance (chicken {or other poultry} soups)
- Chicken Tortellini & White Bean Soup at Flour On My Face
- Chicken Gnocchi at Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
- Chicken Cheese Soup by There and Back Again
- Chicken Tortellini Soup by Country Girl In The Village
- Chicken Soup with Leeks, Onions and Fennel by Shockingly Delicious
- Family Style Tablescape featuring Chicken Tortilla Soup by An Appealing Plan
- Yucatan Chicken Lime Soup (Sopa de Lima) by The Weekend Gourmet
- Chicken Meatball, Spinach and Orzo Soup from Gourmet Drizzles
- Ground Turkey and Vegetable Soup at The Messy Baker
- Cheesy Chipotle Chicken Sausage Chowder by Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- Chick-Fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup by Family Foodie
- Chicken Vegetable Noodle Soup at Cupcakes and Pearls
- Healthy Bean and Sausage Soup by Momma’s Meals
Where’s The Beef (Beef Soups)
- Chili with Black Beans by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Vegetable and Beef Soup by Supper For a Steal
- Swabian Beef Spaetzle +1 Soup (Gaisburger Marsch) at Galactosemia in PDX
- Bacon Cheeseburger Soup by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Beef Pho Soup by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- Frijol con Carne by MarocMama
- Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef and Noodle Soup) by Neighborfood
Pass The Pork. Please (Pork or Sausage Soups)
- Smoked Sausage and Wild Rice Soup at Mama, Mommy, Mom
- Louisiana Caldo by Catholic Foodie
- Sweet potato and Spanish chorizo soup at My Cute Bride
- Soft Tofu Soup (Soondubu Jjigae) by Hip Foodie Mom
Under The Sea (Seafood Soups)
- Shrimp Miso Noodle Soup at Pescetarian Journal
- Szechuan Fish Soup by The Urban Mrs.
- New England Clam Chowder at Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Hearty Okra Shrimp Gumbo Laced with Coconut Oil by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Bacon and Shrimp Bisque at Big Bear’s Wife
- Lobster Bisque by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Chinese Fish Maw Soup by My Trials in The Kitchen
- Thai Curry Coconut Mussel Soup by Noshing With The Nolands
Eat Your Veggies (Chock Full o’ Vegetables Soups)
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- Not-So-Mini-Strone at The Foodie Army Wife
- French Onion Soup by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Spicy Sweet Potato and Corn Soup at Magnolia Days
- Creamy Cheddar Potato Soup at Daily Dish Recipes
- Rather French Onion Soup by What Smells So Good?
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup by Hezzi D’s Books and Cooks
- Cream of Ancho Chile Soup from La Cocina de Leslie
- Pasta e Fagoli Soup at Cravings of a Lunatic
- Miso Soup by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Vegetable Consommé with Semolina Dumplings – Grießknödel at Masala Herb
- Vegetable Medley Soup with Broccoli and Leeks at Chattering Kitchen
- Smoky Kale and Tomato Soup with Garlic Croutons by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Coconut Corn Chowder at Mangoes and Chutney
- Make Your Own (Gluten Free) Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup at The Meltaways
- Ital Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup at The Lovely Pantry
- Chunky Vegetable and Barley Soup at Curious Cuisiniere
- Corn Soup with Crispy Tortilla Strips at Ninja Baking
- Jalapeno Beer Cheese Soup by The Hand That Rocks The Ladle
- Wild Mushroom Soup at Food Lust People Love
- Creamy Carrot Soup at Cookistry
- Vermicelli Soup by Damn Delicious
- Country Split Pea Soup with Bacon and Potatoes at girlichef
Some Don’t Like It Hot (Chilled Soups)
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- Chilled Strawberry Soup at Juanita’s Cocina
- Bread and Tomato Soup – Gazpacho Style at Vintage Kitchen Notes
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Your story behind this recipe is almost as good as the recipe itself! By the way, I was raised watching Indiana Jones, so I totally know what you are talking about
Mmmmmm, easy and comforting! Can’t wait to try this!
You can’t beat beef soup! I love your recipe!
What a simple but tasty looking soup! Yum
Great basic soup when you just want soup!
What a great recipe!!! Love Southern Living Magazine too, and so funny on the eyeball
Can’t wait to try this!
My mom used to make something similar to this growing up, I haven’t had it in years! Looks perfect for the snowy day here!
That soup looks so good!
LOL on eyeball soup!! Those are good memories and that soup looks great!!!
Frozen vegetables are such a great way to pull together a meal quickly. Love that you used them here.
This dish is fun purely for the fact that you have made eyeball soup sound appealing.
Gotta love those recipes that you can decipher anymore! Great soup!
The frozen vegetables is a great way to make this quicker. I’m always chopping vegetables for 20-30 minutes when making this soup but next time I think I might use your technique.
Vegetable soup is one of my favorites, especially with a poached egg. This looks tempting Lane!
I adore vegetable beef soup! And the bags of frozen veggies are an excellent short cut! I’ll have to look for them
Great soup to warm up on cold days (and evenings).
Eyeball soup – now that is funny!
You made me want to go watch that movie again!
A beautiful and hearty-looking soup for the end of winter. I’m going to share your recipe, and your blog post, to a co-worker who mentioned wanting to make her own vegetable and beef soup.
I love the convenience of frozen veggies! I do that all the time at work
Mmm, this soup looks so hearty and delicious.
Looks great! I know my husband is going to love this, he goings crazy for this type of soups. =)
I love the combo of veggies in your soup. I’ve made veg-beef soup before, but with just the standard carrots, peas, grean beans and potatoes. I like the idea of mixing it up a bit!
I think it’s great that your mother passed you the original recipe with all the amendments! I think the best soups are the ones that evolve and so yours must be VERY tasty!
This sounds like the perfect, nutritious dinner soup!
What a priceless recipe to have with all the additions and edits from your mom and grandmother. Scan it in and save it for future generations.
Oh, and giggling over eyeball soup. What a funny name for it.
Love the story behind the soup! This sounds like a nice and hearty winter dinner!
Love this! So simple, hearty and perfect for a cold day! I love soup!
Never tried this combination before. Thanks for the inspiration
I love recipes that have been passed down and have all the notes on the side of the instructions… Always the best recipes!
I love hearing about recipes and traditions that have been passed down and evolved over the years. I bet this one will be around for generations to come! I think this is one my whole family would love.
I love vegetable beef soup but I just realized that I haven’t made it myself.