Description
This hearty Vegetable Beef Soup is a comforting classic that’s packed with tender beef, colorful vegetables, and a savory tomato-infused broth. Perfect for chilly nights or meal prep, it’s an easy recipe that delivers big flavor without a lot of fuss. Whether you’re hunting for a healthy snack, a quick dinner idea, or something to cozy up with for lunch, this soup is a nourishing, flavor-rich option that always hits the spot.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds beef chuck, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups beef broth (low sodium)
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups diced potatoes
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup frozen peas
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Season beef cubes with salt and pepper, then sear in olive oil until browned on all sides.
2. Remove beef and sauté onions, carrots, and celery in the same pot until softened.
3. Add garlic, cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
4. Return beef to pot. Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
5. Cover and cook on low heat for 90 minutes, until beef is tender.
6. Add potatoes, cook for 20 minutes until fork-tender.
7. Stir in peas and corn during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
8. Remove bay leaves, taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
9. Optional: stir in a splash of vinegar or Worcestershire sauce to brighten the flavor.
10. Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Use a Dutch oven for best flavor and even cooking.
Don’t rush the beef browning—this adds rich flavor to the base.
Soup tastes even better the next day, after flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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