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vegetable beef soup recipe

Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe

Pinklady
The origins of vegetable beef soup are rooted in the age-old tradition of making soups from whatever ingredients were available. Historically, soups were a way to make the most of leftovers and stretch ingredients to feed more people.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 6
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 bay leaf for added flavor

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Beef:
    Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the beef stew meat and season with salt and pepper.
  • Brown the meat on all sides, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
  • Remove the beef from the pot and set it aside.
  • Sauté the Vegetables:
    In the same pot, add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery.
  • Sauté the vegetables until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the Broth and Simmer:
    Return the beef to the pot.
  • Add the beef broth, water, and diced tomatoes (with their juice).
  • Stir in the thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf (if using).
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
  • Let the soup simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the Potatoes and Green Beans:
    After 1 hour, add the diced potatoes and chopped green beans to the pot.
  • Continue to simmer the soup for another 20-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Add the Frozen Vegetables:
    Stir in the frozen corn and peas.
  • Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the frozen vegetables are heated through.
  • Adjust Seasoning and Serve:
    Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Remove the bay leaf if you used one.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.

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