Hearty Beef and Pork Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

• Meat:

• 1 lb (450g) beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 1 lb (450g) pork shoulder or pork stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces

• Vegetables:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 carrots, sliced

• 2 celery stalks, sliced

• 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped

• 2 medium potatoes, diced

• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces

• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)

• Broth:

• 6 cups beef broth (or a combination of beef and vegetable broth)

• Seasonings:

• 2 teaspoons dried thyme

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional: 1 bay leaf