Description
This hearty Vegetable Beef Soup is a comforting and nutritious meal perfect for colder days. Tender beef, a variety of vegetables, and flavorful herbs simmer together to create a satisfying soup that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Beef Stew:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
Soup Base:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 6 cups beef broth
Vegetables:
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Brown Beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot, brown beef on all sides, then set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in carrots, celery, potatoes, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Return beef to the pot.
- Season and Simmer: Add thyme, basil, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer covered for 45 minutes.
- Add Vegetables: Add green beans and corn, simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes until tender.
- Serve: Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, sear beef in batches and deglaze the pot with a splash of broth before adding vegetables.
- Soup can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months.
