Description
Hearty old-fashioned vegetable beef soup warms hearts with robust flavors from tender beef and farm-fresh vegetables. Rich broth and comforting ingredients invite you to savor each spoonful of this classic homestyle meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast or stew meat
Vegetables:
- 2 cups carrots
- 1 cup celery
- 1 large onion
- 2 cups potatoes
- 1 cup green beans
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1/2 cup turnips
Liquid and Tomatoes:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups water
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and thoroughly brown the beef cubes, creating a rich caramelized exterior.
- Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until they release their aromatic essence and soften.
- Pour beef broth into the pot, add bay leaves, and allow the mixture to gently simmer for approximately 60 minutes, developing deep flavor profiles.
- Introduce diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and chopped celery into the simmering liquid, continuing to cook until vegetables reach a tender consistency.
- Fold in ripe tomatoes, crisp green beans, and sweet corn kernels, letting them meld together for 15-20 minutes to enhance overall taste and texture.
- Carefully adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring a balanced flavor profile.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, presenting a hearty and comforting meal perfect for cold days.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by using chuck roast or short ribs for richer, more tender meat results.
- Opt for low-sodium broth to control salt intake and customize seasoning according to preference.
- Swap fresh vegetables with frozen alternatives during off-season for consistent taste and convenience.
- Make the soup gluten-free by ensuring broth and ingredients are certified gluten-free, perfect for restricted diets.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg