🍲 Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup
This hearty beef and vegetable soup is a classic comfort meal — rich with tender beef, hearty vegetables, and savory broth. It’s perfect for chilly days, family dinners, or meal prep since it makes plenty of leftovers. (The Campbell’s Company)
🥄 Ingredients (Serves ~6)
- 1–1½ lbs beef (stew meat like chuck or sirloin), cut into cubes
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 carrots, sliced
- 2–3 celery stalks, sliced
- 2–3 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
- 1 cup green beans (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (14–15 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 4–6 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or Italian seasoning)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Optional: kale or spinach for extra greens (The Campbell’s Company)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the beef:
Heat oil in a large pot over medium‑high heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides until nicely seared, then remove and set aside. (The Campbell’s Company)
2️⃣ Sauté veggies:
Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the same pot. Cook 4–5 minutes until the onions begin to soften. (Chef Lola’s Kitchen)
3️⃣ Build the soup:
Return the beef to the pot. Add potatoes, green beans, diced tomatoes with their juices, beef broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. (Chef Lola’s Kitchen)
4️⃣ Simmer:
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 45–60 minutes, until the beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through. Add more broth or water if needed. (Fairfield Meat Centre)
5️⃣ Add greens (optional):
If using kale or spinach, stir it in about 10–15 minutes before serving so it wilts nicely. (Chef Lola’s Kitchen)
6️⃣ Taste & serve:
Adjust salt and pepper. Ladle hot into bowls and enjoy — perfect with crusty bread. (Fairfield Meat Centre)
🍽️ Tips for Best Results
- Even browning: Browning the beef adds deeper flavor to the broth. (The Campbell’s Company)
- Vegetable choice: Use a mix of your favorite sturdy vegetables (corn, peas, zucchini) for variety. (Chef Lola’s Kitchen)
- Leftover‑friendly: This soup tastes even better the next day as flavors meld. (Fairfield Meat Centre)
Would you like a slow‑cooker version (set it and forget it) or one with barley added for extra heartiness? 🍲
