Description
Hearty vegetable beef soup delivers comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending rich broth with tender meat and colorful vegetables. Savory, warming, and packed with nutrition, this classic recipe invites you to enjoy a bowl of pure home-cooked satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef stew meat, cut into small pieces
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 1 can (14.5 ounces/411 grams) diced tomatoes
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Create a rich flavor base by searing beef chunks in hot olive oil until golden brown and caramelized, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Using the same pot, gently sweat aromatic onions and minced garlic until they release their fragrant oils and become translucent.
- Layer robust root vegetables like carrots, celery, and potatoes into the pot, allowing them to soften and absorb the residual meat flavors.
- Deglaze the pot with robust beef broth, incorporating diced tomatoes and a harmonious blend of dried thyme and oregano to build depth.
- Reintroduce the seared beef into the liquid, bringing the entire mixture to a vigorous boil that will help meld the ingredients.
- Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and allow the soup to gently simmer, transforming tough meat fibers into tender, succulent morsels.
- Introduce vibrant green beans during the final cooking stage, ensuring they retain a slight crispness and bright color.
- Taste and calibrate the seasoning with salt and freshly cracked pepper, creating a balanced and comforting final dish ready to serve.
Notes
- Choose lean cuts like sirloin or chuck roast for more tender meat that melts in your mouth during long cooking.
- Enhance flavor depth by browning beef thoroughly before adding other ingredients, creating rich caramelized notes.
- Prep vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Consider substituting beef with plant-based protein like mushrooms or lentils for vegetarian adaptations, maintaining the hearty soup’s essence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg