Description
My Mom’s Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that warms the soul. The tender chunks of beef melt in your mouth, while the vibrant vegetables add a burst of flavor and texture, creating a delightful balance of savory and slightly sweet notes.
Ingredients
Scale
- Beef: 1.5 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Vegetables:
- 2 cups carrots, diced
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1 cup corn, frozen or fresh
- Liquids:
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- Herbs & Spices:
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Others:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the beef cubes, browning them on all sides for about 8-10 minutes.
- Pour in the beef broth and add the diced tomatoes, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and add the carrots, potatoes, celery, green beans, corn, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Remove the bay leaves before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- It freezes well; store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Substitute beef with chicken for a lighter version or use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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