Nothing beats a warm bowl of homemade vegetable beef soup on a chilly day. The combination of tender beef, savory vegetables, and flavorful broth is sure to bring comfort and satisfaction. And when you make it at home and can it for later, you’ll have a quick and easy meal ready to go whenever you need it.

Here’s a guide to making and canning your own delicious vegetable beef soup.

Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe:

Ingredients:
– 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into small cubes
– 1 onion, chopped
– 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
– 3 celery stalks, sliced
– 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
– 1 cup frozen corn
– 1 cup frozen peas
– 1 can diced tomatoes
– 8 cups beef broth
– 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 bay leaf
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions:
1. In a large pot, brown the beef stew meat over medium-high heat until it is nicely browned on all sides.
2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
3. Stir in the potatoes, corn, and peas, then add the diced tomatoes with their juices.
4. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, then add the garlic powder, salt, pepper, bay leaf, thyme, and oregano.
5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 1-2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
6. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Canning Instructions:
1. Once the soup is finished cooking, carefully ladle it into glass canning jars, leaving about 1 inch of headspace at the top of each jar.
2. Wipe the rims of the jars clean, then place the lids and rings on top and tighten them securely.
3. Process the jars in a pressure canner according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The processing time will depend on your altitude and the size of your jars, so be sure to follow the guidelines carefully.
4. Once the processing time is complete, carefully remove the jars from the canner and let them cool completely.
5. Check the seals on the jars, and store them in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.

With this simple and delicious recipe, you can enjoy homemade vegetable beef soup any time you want, without the hassle of cooking from scratch. Just heat up a jar, and enjoy a delicious, comforting meal in minutes.

So why not give canning your own vegetable beef soup a try? You’ll love having a supply of delicious, nutritious soup on hand whenever you need it.