Veal & Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
2 lbs veal for stew, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp salt
3-1/2 cups water
1 can (14 to 14-1/2 ounces) ready-to-serve beef broth
1 Tbs chopped fresh marjoram or 1-1/2 tsp dried marjoram leaves, crushed
1/4 tsp coarse grind black pepper
1/2 pound red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (approx. 1-3/4 cups)
1-1/2 cups fresh corn kernels or frozen whole kernel corn
1 small zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
METHOD
- In Dutch oven, heat 2 tsp oil over medium heat until hot.
- Add veal and garlic, 1/2 at a time, and brown evenly, stirring occasionally; add remaining oil as needed. Return all veal to pan; season with salt.
- Add water, broth, marjoram and pepper to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover tightly and simmer 45 minutes.
- Add potatoes and corn; continue simmering, covered, 15 minutes or until veal and vegetables are tender.
- Add zucchini; simmer, covered, 5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender.