Description
Hearty old-fashioned vegetable beef soup promises comfort in every spoonful, delivering a classic American kitchen staple. Rich beef, tender vegetables, and aromatic herbs meld together, creating a soul-warming meal that welcomes you home with its deeply satisfying flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pot roast (about 2 pounds / 907 grams)
Vegetables:
- 2 russet potatoes, chopped
- 4 large carrots, chopped
- 1 bag frozen seasoning blend (or chopped onions)
- 1 bag frozen peas
- 1 bag frozen green beans
- 1 bag frozen corn
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 1 (32 ounces / 946 milliliters) container beef broth
- 2 (10.75 ounces / 305 grams) cans tomato soup
- 1 can filled with water
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Carefully trim excess fat from the pot roast and slice into uniform, bite-sized cubes for even cooking and tender texture.
- Position a large cooking vessel over medium heat and gently warm the beef broth to create a flavorful liquid base.
- Introduce diced potatoes, julienned carrots, and aromatic seasoning blend into the simmering broth, distributing ingredients evenly.
- Pour in tomato soup and corresponding water volume, whisking to create a harmonious and rich liquid consistency.
- Allow the mixture to reach a gentle simmer, then carefully nestle the prepared pot roast pieces throughout the liquid.
- Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat, allowing the soup to slowly develop flavors and tenderize the meat over 2-3 hours.
- During the final 30 minutes of cooking, incorporate vibrant frozen vegetables – sweet peas, crisp green beans, and golden corn kernels.
- Delicately season with salt and pepper, tasting and adjusting the flavor profile to personal preference.
- Ladle the hearty soup into warm bowls, optionally garnishing with freshly chopped herbs for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Trim meat carefully to reduce excess fat and ensure tender, flavorful bites during cooking.
- Select chuck roast or stew meat for maximum tenderness and rich beef flavor in the soup.
- Slow cooking transforms tough meat cuts into meltingly soft, delicious protein perfect for hearty soup.
- Experiment with low-sodium broth or vegetable broth for lighter, healthier version without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg