Description
Hearty vegetable beef soup brings comfort and warmth to winter dinner tables with its rich, slow-simmered blend of tender meat and garden-fresh vegetables. Delicious spoonfuls promise a satisfying meal that connects home cooks to cherished culinary traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables:
- 2 cups (300 grams) chopped potatoes
- 1 cup (150 grams) sliced carrots
- 1 cup (100 grams) chopped celery
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup (150 grams) green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup (150 grams) corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces/411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat (375°F). Sear beef chunks until golden brown on all exterior surfaces, creating a rich caramelized exterior.
- Transfer browned beef to a separate plate, keeping meat juices in the pot.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic into the pot, stirring until aromatics release their fragrant essence and become translucent.
- Reintroduce beef to the pot, then pour in beef broth, crushed tomatoes, herbs, and seasonings. Elevate heat to generate a robust boil.
- Reduce temperature to low, cover pot, and allow soup to gently simmer for approximately 30 minutes, allowing meat to tenderize and flavors to meld.
- Introduce diced potatoes, sliced carrots, chopped celery, and trimmed green beans into the simmering liquid. Continue cooking for 25 minutes, periodically stirring to prevent ingredient sticking.
- Fold in sweet corn kernels and continue cooking for an additional 10-12 minutes until all vegetables reach desired tenderness.
- Extract bay leaf, taste and fine-tune seasoning with extra salt and pepper as needed. Ladle piping hot soup into serving bowls and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Tenderize tough cuts of beef by slow-cooking in the broth, which helps break down muscle fibers and enhance meat’s softness.
- Customize vegetable selection based on seasonal availability or personal preference, ensuring vibrant and fresh ingredients for maximum flavor.
- Reduce sodium content by using low-sodium beef broth and adjusting salt levels gradually during cooking to suit dietary needs.
- Create a gluten-free version by ensuring all ingredients, especially broth and seasonings, are certified gluten-free and verified.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg