Description
Hearty and comforting, this Vegetable Beef Soup recipe is packed with tender beef, fresh vegetables, and a savory broth. Perfect for meal prep or family dinners, this easy soup is nourishing, filling, and freezer-friendly. Keywords: vegetable beef soup, beef stew soup, hearty soup recipe, comfort food.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds beef stew meat
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 medium potatoes, diced
1 cup green beans, trimmed and halved
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
6 cups beef broth
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened and fragrant.
3. Return the beef to the pot. Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, potatoes, green beans, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are cooked through.
5. Remove bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with crusty bread or garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Let the soup sit a few minutes before serving for flavors to meld.
This recipe freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.
You can swap green beans with corn or peas based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Soups & Stews
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: vegetable beef soup, hearty soup, beef stew soup