Step-by-Step Guide to Canning Beefy Vegetable Soup

Canning is a great way to preserve the bounty of summer and enjoy your favorite foods all year round. One of the most popular recipes for canning is beefy vegetable soup. This hearty and delicious soup is perfect for those chilly winter days when you need a warm and comforting meal. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide to canning beefy vegetable soup, as well as a delicious recipe to get you started.

Step 1: Gather your ingredients and equipment
Before you begin canning, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients and equipment. For the beefy vegetable soup, you will need:
– 3 pounds of beef stew meat, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
– 4 cups of beef broth
– 1 large onion, chopped
– 3 cloves of garlic, minced
– 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
– 4 celery stalks, chopped
– 4 potatoes, peeled and chopped
– 1 can of diced tomatoes
– 1 cup of green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Canning jars and lids
– Canning pot or pressure canner
– Ladle, funnel, tongs, and other canning tools

Step 2: Prepare your ingredients
Start by browning the beef stew meat in a large pot over medium heat. Once the meat is browned, add the chopped onions and garlic and sauté until soft. Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot. Season with salt and pepper and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes. Finally, add the green beans and let the soup cook for another 10 minutes.

Step 3: Fill and seal the jars
While the soup is simmering, prepare your canning jars by washing them in hot, soapy water and sterilizing them in boiling water. Once the soup is ready, use a ladle and funnel to fill the jars, leaving about 1 inch of headspace at the top. Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean cloth, place the lids on top, and screw on the bands just until they are fingertip-tight.

Step 4: Process the jars
Place the filled and sealed jars in a canning pot or pressure canner, making sure the jars are covered with at least 1 inch of water. Bring the water to a boil and process the jars for 90 minutes (if using a canning pot) or according to the manufacturer’s instructions (if using a pressure canner). Once the processing time is up, turn off the heat and let the jars sit in the pot for 5 minutes before removing them.

Step 5: Cool and store the jars
Carefully remove the hot jars from the canning pot and place them on a towel-lined countertop to cool. As the jars cool, you should hear the lids pop, indicating that they have sealed properly. Once the jars are completely cool, check the seals and store the jars in a cool, dark place for up to one year.

Beefy Vegetable Soup Recipe

Ingredients:
– 3 pounds of beef stew meat, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
– 4 cups of beef broth
– 1 large onion, chopped
– 3 cloves of garlic, minced
– 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
– 4 celery stalks, chopped
– 4 potatoes, peeled and chopped
– 1 can of diced tomatoes
– 1 cup of green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
1. In a large pot, brown the beef stew meat over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onions and garlic and sauté until soft.
3. Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot. Season with salt and pepper and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes.
4. Add the green beans and let the soup cook for another 10 minutes.
5. Fill the sterilized canning jars with the soup, leaving 1 inch of headspace at the top. Wipe the rims of the jars, place the lids on top, and screw on the bands just until they are fingertip-tight.
6. Process the jars in a canning pot or pressure canner for 90 minutes (if using a canning pot) or according to the manufacturer’s instructions (if using a pressure canner).
7. Carefully remove the hot jars from the canning pot and let them cool on a towel-lined countertop.
8. Check the seals and store the jars in a cool, dark place for up to one year.

There you have it, a delicious beefy vegetable soup recipe and a step-by-step guide to canning it for long-term storage. Enjoy your homemade soup all year round!