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Hearty Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup

A steaming white bowl filled with rich vegetable beef soup, featuring chunks of beef, carrots, and celery.
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Make this classic, comforting vegetable beef soup using tender beef and fresh vegetables in a savory broth. It is an easy recipe perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound stew beef, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup chopped potatoes
  • 1 cup frozen green beans
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, then remove and set aside.
  3. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  5. Return the beef to the pot. Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, potatoes, thyme, and bay leaf.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
  7. Add the frozen green beans and corn. Simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked through.
  8. Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, brown the beef in batches to avoid crowding the pot.
  • If you prefer ground beef, brown 1 pound of ground beef first, drain the fat, and add it with the broth in step 5.
  • This soup tastes even better the next day after the flavors have melded.

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