Description
A hearty and comforting vegetable beef soup perfect for chilly days, featuring a rich beef broth and a variety of fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz, with juices)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for browning the beef)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef chuck cubes and season with salt and pepper. Sear the beef until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent. Stir in the sliced carrots and diced potatoes, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Return the browned beef to the pot. Add the green beans, corn, diced tomatoes (with their juices), beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded together. Stir occasionally and check for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, consider freezing the soup.
- When reheating, warm the soup on the stove over low heat.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: vegetable beef soup, hearty soup, comfort food, beef broth, vegetable soup