Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup

Servings: 8

2 lb stew beef, cubed
1 1/2 c corn
3 1/2 qt water
2 ea onions, sliced
1 ea onion, chopped
1 ea large potato, cubed
1 T salt
1 c spinach, chopped
1/2 t thyme
1 c green beans, chopped
1/2 c split peas
1 c green peas
6 ea carrots, sliced
1 c lima beans
3 c celery, diced
1 c ketchup
1 ea green pepper, diced
2 T parsley, chopped
3 ea medium tomatoes, cubed

In large kettle, cover beef with water and add chopped onion, salt, thyme. Bring to boil. Skim fat from surface. Add split peas, cover and simmer over low heat, 3-4 hours. Add all remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Adjust seasoning.