🥣 Classic Vegetable Beef Soup
This is a hearty, comforting soup packed with tender beef, vegetables, and savory broth. Perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water (or more for desired consistency)
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Optional: 1 bay leaf
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Brown the Beef
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add beef and brown on all sides (about 5–7 minutes).
- Remove beef and set aside.
2. Sauté Aromatics
- In the same pot, add onion and garlic.
- Cook 2–3 minutes until softened.
3. Add Broth and Simmer
- Return beef to the pot.
- Add beef broth, water, carrots, celery, potatoes, thyme, parsley, pepper, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 45–60 minutes, until beef is tender.
4. Add Remaining Vegetables
- Stir in green beans, corn, and tomatoes.
- Simmer another 10–15 minutes until vegetables are cooked.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
5. Serve
- Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.
- Optional: garnish with fresh parsley.
⭐ Tips:
- For a thicker soup, mash a few potatoes in the pot.
- Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for deeper flavor.
- Make a large batch—it reheats beautifully.
I can also give you a restaurant-style vegetable beef soup recipe with tender beef chunks and a richer broth, perfect for mimicking a hearty homemade or deli-style soup.
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