Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup: A Cozy Classic
This Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup is a comforting classic packed with tender beef, a medley of vegetables like carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, corn, and peas, all simmered in a rich, savory broth. Perfect for a cozy meal, it's seasoned with aromatic herbs for a truly satisfying experience.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- plate
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat
- 2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil divided
- Salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 3/4 cups chopped yellow onion (1 large)
- 1 1/4 cups peeled and chopped carrots (3 medium)
- 1 cup chopped celery (3 medium)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (4 cloves)
- 8 cups low-sodium beef broth or chicken broth
- 2 (14 oz.) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 lb red or yellow potatoes chopped into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 cups chopped green beans (5 oz.) (trim ends first)
- 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Pat half of the beef dry, season with salt and pepper, then brown for about 4 minutes, turning once. Transfer the browned beef to a plate.
- Add another 1/2 tablespoon of oil to the pot and repeat the browning process with the remaining beef.
- Add 1 more tablespoon of oil to the pot, then sauté onions, carrots, and celery for 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute longer.
- Pour in broth, diced tomatoes, the browned beef, basil, oregano, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the potatoes and continue to simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. (For very soft green beans, you can add them with the potatoes.)
- Stir in the green beans and simmer for 15 minutes longer, or until all the vegetables and beef are tender.
- Pour in the corn and peas, and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For best flavor, ensure beef is well browned. Adjust seasoning to taste throughout cooking. Don't overcook vegetables to maintain texture.