🍲 Hearty Vegetable and Beef Soup: A Bowl of Comfort and Nutrition
When it comes to wholesome, soul-warming meals, few dishes can compete with a steaming bowl of Hearty Vegetable and Beef Soup. Bursting with tender beef, colorful vegetables, and rich broth, this comforting classic is the ultimate one-pot meal — perfect for chilly evenings, busy weeknights, or whenever you need a nourishing pick-me-up.
This recipe combines simplicity with robust flavor, making it a family favorite that never goes out of style.
🥕 Why You’ll Love This Soup
Rich and filling: Packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins.
Great for meal prep: Tastes even better the next day.
Customizable: Use your favorite veggies or whatever you have on hand.
One-pot wonder: Easy cleanup and minimal fuss.
🧂 Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 medium potatoes, diced
1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
6 cups beef broth
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
Brown the beef:
In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Sauté the vegetables:
In the same pot, add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.
Combine and simmer:
Return the beef to the pot. Add potatoes, green beans, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Stir in thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Cook low and slow:
Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 45–60 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
Taste and adjust:
Check seasoning and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Serve and enjoy:
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with crusty bread for the perfect cozy meal.
🌿 Tips & Variations
Make it heartier: Add cooked barley, rice, or small pasta for extra texture.
Use ground beef: For a quicker version, use lean ground beef instead of stew meat.
