Beefy Sweet Potato Soup
"I hate being cold, but do enjoy one of the best remedies for a bone chill—warm soup. I took my mother’s water-based vegetable soup recipe and worked with it to make the flavors richer. The meat and veggies in this dish are the perfect cure for a cold night and a hungry family. —Lisa Cooper, Leander, Texas..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup olive oil, divided
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2 pounds beef sirloin tip roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
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2 cups finely chopped sweet onion
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2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
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2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes, undrained
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3 fresh thyme sprigs
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2 fresh rosemary sprigs
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1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
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4 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
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2 cups (about 10 ounces) frozen corn
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2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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3 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
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Additional salt and pepper, optional
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Corn bread, biscuits or crusty round loaf of bread, optional
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