Shelly's Recipe

Short Rib Soup

Category: Soups

1 can (15-1/2 ounces) lima beans
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans
4 cups water
2 pounds beef short ribs
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup coarsely chopped carrot
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup medium pearl barley
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 bay leaf

(1) Drain beans, reserving liquid; set beans aside. Place the liquid in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until the meat is tender.

(2) Remove meat from bones; discard bones. Cut the meat into bite-size pieces and return to kettle. Add beans and cook for 10 minutes or until heated through. Discard bay leaf before serving. Yield: 10 servings.