Vegetable Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Dice up carrots, potatoes, onions and meat.
2. 2
   In a 6-quart pot, add carrots, potatoes and green beans to 2-quarts water and cook on high.
3. 3
   In a separate skillet, melt butter before adding meat pieces and onions.
4. 4
   Sprinkle garlic powder lightly on meat and onions while browning meat.
5. 5
   Once browned, add to vegetables.
6. 6
   Add tomato paste and assorted seasonings (to taste) along with 3 1/2-quarts water. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour.
7. 7
   Let simmer on low setting for 1 1/2 hours.