Description
Hearty vegetable beef soup delivers comfort in a bowl, packed with tender meat and garden-fresh vegetables. Warm spices and rich broth create a satisfying meal you’ll savor from first spoonful to last.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups (946 ml) beef broth
- 2 cups (473 ml) water
- 1 cup (150 g) diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup (160 g) chopped carrots
- 1 cup (150 g) diced potatoes
- 1/2 cup (50 g) chopped celery
- 1/2 cup (75 g) diced onions
- 1 cup (100 g) green beans, trimmed and chopped
- 1 cup (164 g) corn kernels
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot at medium temperature, then sear meat until golden brown on all exterior surfaces.
- Transfer meat to a separate plate, leaving behind flavorful browned bits in the pot.
- Utilize the same pot to gently sauté aromatic vegetables – onions, carrots, and celery – until they become translucent and softened.
- Introduce minced garlic and quickly toast for 60 seconds to release its robust essence.
- Reintroduce browned meat into the vegetable mixture, then pour in broth, water, diced tomatoes, and season with herbs and spices.
- Elevate heat to create a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer for approximately 50-55 minutes, allowing meat to become supremely tender.
- Incorporate chunky potatoes, crisp green beans, and sweet corn kernels during the final cooking phase.
- Simmer an additional 15-20 minutes until vegetables reach perfect tenderness.
- Perform a final seasoning assessment, adjusting salt and pepper to personal preference.
- Ladle steaming soup into deep bowls and accompany with crusty, rustic bread for a hearty meal.
Notes
- Choose lean cuts like chuck or sirloin for better texture and less fat in the soup.
- Brown meat thoroughly to develop deep, rich flavors that enhance the overall taste profile.
- Consider using bone-in beef cuts for added richness and more complex meat flavor.
- Swap fresh vegetables with frozen alternatives during off-season for consistent taste and convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 188 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg