Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup

About this recipe

This Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup is a comforting and nourishing meal filled with tender beef pieces and a variety of fresh vegetables. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or meal prep for the week ahead, this soup combines classic flavors with modern cooking techniques, making it both delicious and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and chopped
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (optional)
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add beef, season with salt and pepper, and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same pot, add onion and garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent.

4. 4

   Add carrots and celery; cook until slightly softened.

5. 5

   Return beef to the pot along with diced tomatoes, beef broth, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, and additional salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.

7. 7

   Stir in frozen corn, peas, and fresh green beans. Simmer for 15-20 more minutes, until vegetables are tender.

8. 8

   Remove bay leaf, stir in red wine vinegar if using, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.