Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup Recipe
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Serves: 6 persons
Introduction
Comfort yourself with this nutritious and delicious Beef Vegetable Soup, brimming with tender beef, vibrant veggies, and savory goodness. Perfect to warm up your chilly evenings or whenever you need healthy comfort food!
Why make this recipe
This hearty Beef Vegetable Soup isn’t just filling and flavorful. It also introduces a world of wholesome nutrition into your meals. Loaded with lean proteins from beef and a range of vitamins, antioxidants, and fibers from the vegetables, every spoonful amounts to a fulfilling meal. Plus, it’s a flexible recipe: you can easily adjust it according to your desired taste or the vegetables you have at hand.
How to make Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
– 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 1 onion, chopped
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 4 cups beef broth
– 2 cups water
– 2 cups diced tomatoes
– 3 carrots, sliced
– 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
– 2 stalks celery, sliced
– 1 cup green beans, trimmed and halved
– 1 tsp dried thyme
– 1 tsp dried oregano
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Directions
1. Over medium heat, heat the olive oil in a large pot. Add beef cubes and brown all sides, roughly 5-7 minutes. Set the beef aside once done.
2. In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until the onion becomes translucent.
3. Bring back the beef to the pot, add beef broth, water, and tomatoes. Let it boil.
4. Adjust heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 1 hour.
5. Add carrots, potatoes, celery, green beans, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for an additional 30 minutes or until vegetables become tender.
6. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Optionally garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
How to serve Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup
Serve this hearty Beef Vegetable Soup hot with a side of crusty bread or a simple salad. It’s a standalone meal that caters to both health and comfort!
How to store Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup
Store leftovers in an airtight container, and it will last for up to 3-4 days in the fridge. For long-term storage, freeze the soup for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stove when ready to eat, but let it thaw overnight in your refrigerator first.
Tips to make Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup
– Using fresh homemade beef broth adds extra depth and flavor to this soup.
– Brown the beef really well as it adds more flavor to the dish.
– For spicier soup, add a piece of diced jalapeno.
Variation (if any)
You can use seasonal vegetables or add a grain such as rice or barley to make it even more filling. Another option could be replacing beef with chicken or turkey for a different flavor profile.
FAQs
1. Can I substitute beef with another type of meat?
Yes, you can easily substitute beef with chicken, turkey, or pork.
2. Can I make this soup vegetarian?
Absolutely, you can remove the beef and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
3. Can I freeze this soup?
Yes, this soup freezes well. Just make sure to let it cool fully before transferring it to an airtight container or freezer-safe bag. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.