Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup
Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup is a hearty, comforting dish made with tender beef, a variety of vegetables, and flavorful seasonings. It's easy to make, perfect for cozy nights, and can be customized with your favorite veggies. Whether you use fresh or frozen ingredients, this soup is a crowd-pleaser that's great for leftovers too! 🥣🍖
Ingredients
- Beef stew meat about 1 lb, cubed
- Potatoes 2 large, peeled and diced
- Carrots 3, peeled and sliced
- Celery 3 stalks, chopped
- Onion 1 medium, chopped
- Tomato paste 2 tablespoons
- Diced tomatoes 1 can, 14 oz
- Beef broth 4 cups
- Green beans 1 cup, fresh or frozen
- Corn 1 cup, fresh or frozen
- Peas 1 cup, fresh or frozen
- Garlic cloves 2, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Olive oil 2 tablespoons, for browning the beef
- Bay leaf 1, for added flavor
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown it on all sides. This takes about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Veggies: Toss in the chopped onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cook, stirring for another 5 minutes until they soften a little.
- Add the Broth and Tomatoes: Stir in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Add the bay leaf, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the Green Beans, Corn, and Peas: Stir in the green beans, corn, and peas. Continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
- Serve: Remove the bay leaf, taste the soup, and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls, and if you like, garnish with fresh parsley.