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      Title: Leander Texas Beefy Sweet Potato Soup
 Categories: Beef, Vegetables, Herbs, Chocolate
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
    1/4 c  Olive oil; divided
      2 lb Sirloin tip; in 1/2" dice
      2 ts Kosher salt
      1 ts Coarse ground pepper
      2 c  Sweet onion; fine chopped
      2 md Sweet potatoes; in 1"
           - pieces
     29 oz Italian stewed tomatoes
           - (2 cans); undrained
      3    Fresh thyme sprigs
      2    Fresh rosemary sprigs
     32 oz Beef broth
      4 c  Fresh green beans; trimmed,
           - in 2" pieces
     10 oz Frozen corn
      2 oz Bittersweet chocolate;
           - chopped
      3 tb Strong brewed coffee
           Additional salt & pepper
           - (optional)
 
  In a Dutch oven or stockpot, heat 2 tb oil over medium-high heat.
  Season beef with salt and pepper; brown in batches, adding oil as
  needed. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add onion and sweet potatoes
  to pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent and
  light golden brown.
  
  Meanwhile, puree tomatoes and their juices in a blender or food
  processor. Place thyme and rosemary on a double thickness of
  cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose herbs; tie securely
  with string.
  
  Return beef to pan; add herb bag, tomatoes and broth. Bring to a
  boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until meat and potatoes are
  almost tender, about 20 minutes. Add green beans. Cook until meat,
  potatoes and green beans are tender, about 20 more minutes.
  
  Add corn, chocolate and coffee, stirring until well blended.
  Discard herb bag. If desired, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  
  Recipe by Lisa Cooper, Leander, Texas
  
  Recipe FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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