Description
A comforting and hearty vegetable beef soup recipe passed down through generations, this old-fashioned soup is filled with tender beef, a variety of vegetables, and flavorful herbs. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or to enjoy as leftovers.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 3 medium carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 cup green beans (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup peas (frozen or canned)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides, about 5–7 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, add the onion and garlic and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Return the beef to the pot and add the beef broth, water, and diced tomatoes.
- Add Vegetables and Herbs: Stir in carrots, celery, potatoes, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Finish the Soup: Add green beans, corn, and peas. Simmer uncovered for an additional 15–20 minutes or until vegetables are tender and beef is fork-tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- This soup is even better the next day after the flavors meld.
- You can substitute or add vegetables based on what you have—okra, lima beans, or cabbage all work well.
- Freezes beautifully for future meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
