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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  Fine chopped sweet onion
      2 md Sweet potatoes; in 1"
           - pieces
     29 oz (2 cans) Italian stewed
           - tomatoes; 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
           Add'l salt & pepper; opt
 
  In a Dutch oven or stockpot, heat 2 tablespoons 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.
  
  From: Lisa Cooper, Leander, Texas
  
  RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com
  
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