Description
Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe featuring tender beef simmered with carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs in a rich beef broth, creating a hearty and comforting meal perfect for any day.
Ingredients
1 lb beef stew meat, cut into small chunks
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 potatoes, diced
1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
4 cups beef broth
1 cup water
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
Instructions
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add beef and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
Add carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Return beef to the pot. Stir in green beans, diced tomatoes, beef broth, water, thyme, basil, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 60–75 minutes, or until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
Remove bay leaf before serving. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 75 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Homemade