Beef Soup Recipe

A hearty Vegetable Beef Soup with melt-in-your-mouth slow cooked chunks of beef, potato and vegetables simmered in a herb infused savoury broth. You’ll love how the broth of this beef soup recipe is slightly thickened so it’s like gravy and has extra flavour from a secret ingredient!

Vegetable Beef Soup (Fall apart beef!)

Recipe VIDEO above. Melt-in-your-mouth chunks of beef, vegetables and potato in a hearty herb infused broth. You’ll love how the soup broth is slightly thickened and the extra flavour the wine or beer adds to the soup (the secret ingredient!). 20 minutes active cook/prep.

Prep: 15min

Total: 125min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 419 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 473 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 6 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1.5 tbsp olive oil (, separated)
• 500g/1 lb stewing beef (, cut into 1.75cm / 2/3″ cubes (Note 1))
• 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
• 1 onion (, chopped)
• 3 garlic (, minced (1 tbsp))
• 2 celery (, cut into 0.8 cm / 1/3″ slices)
• 3 carrots (, cut into 0.5 cm / 1/5″ thick slices (halve larger ones))
• 4 tbsp flour
• 2 1/2 cups (625ml) beef broth/stock (, low sodium)
• 1 1/2 cups (375ml) dry red wine, Guinness beer or stout ((Note 2))
• 1.5 cups (375ml) water
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp thyme dried
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 potatoes ((any), cut into 1.5cm / 2/3″ cubes)
• 1 tbsp (15g) butter or oil
• 200g/ 6oz small mushrooms (, quartered or halved)

Instruction:

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Vegetable Beef Soup

Soup isn’t just for the chilly days. This soup is the perfect way to use up all those summer veggies and those tender chunks of beef add such a delicious flavor. A hearty soup that’s sure to satisfy, and you’ll love the left overs!

Prep: 20min

Total: 90min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 344 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Sodium 581 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 6 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat*
• 2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, (divided)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 3/4 cups chopped yellow onion ((1 large))
• 1 1/4 cups peeled and chopped carrots ((3 medium))
• 1 cup chopped celery ((3 medium))
• 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic ((4 cloves))
• 8 cups low-sodium beef broth or chicken broth
• 2 (14 oz.) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 tsp dried basil**
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 lb red or yellow potatoes, (chopped into 3/4-inch cubes)
• 1 1/2 cups (5 oz.) chopped green beans ((trim ends first))
• 1 1/2 cups frozen corn***
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instruction:

1. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Dab beef dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper then add half of the beef to pot and brown about 4 minutes, turning halfway through.
3. Transfer to a plate add another 1/2 Tbsp oil to pot and repeat process with remaining half of beef.
4. Add another 1 Tbsp oil to now empty pot then add onions, carrots, and celery then saute 3 minutes, add garlic saute 1 minute longer.
5. Pour in broth, tomatoes, browned beef, basil, oregano, thyme and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring once or twice throughout, for 30 minutes.
6. Add potatoes then continue to simmer, covered, 20 minutes (you can also add green beans with potatoes if you like them very soft).
7. Stir in green beans and simmer 15 minutes longer, or until all of the veggies and beef are tender.
8. Pour in corn and peas and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and serve warm.
9. Recipe source: Cooking Classy

Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe

This Vegetable Beef Soup is packed with veggies, tender beef, and potatoes in a tomato beef broth. This easy Vegetable and Beef Soup comes together in one pot.

Prep: 20min

Total: 115min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 263 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 1474 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, unSaturated Fat 5 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 lb beef stew meat
• 1 medium onion (1 1/2 cups finely diced)
• 8 cups beef broth (low sodium )
• 14 oz can diced tomatoes
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 Tbsp fine sea salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lb potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 2 large carrots (peeled, and chopped)
• 1 cup celery (chopped)
• 1 cup green beans (cut into bite size pieces)
• 1/2 cup green onions (chopped)
• 1/4 cup parsley (chopped)

Instruction:

1. Preheat a heavy soup pot or dutch oven with oil over medium-high heat. Add beef in a single layer and cook until browned on all sides. Brown in batches if needed to get a good sear.
2. To the beef add onions and continue cooking for about 3 minutes or until the onions are softened and lightly golden.
3. Add beef broth, canned tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Partially cover and cook until beef is tender, for about 55-75 minutes.*
4. Add in potatoes, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 20 minutes.
5. Add in green beans and green onion and simmer for 10 more minutes.
6. Add the parsley, season to taste with salt and pepper, and take it off the heat.

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FAQ

What is the best cut of meat for beef soup?

What is the secret to making good soup?

• Use a Sturdy Pot. It is worth investing in a heavy pot with a thick bottom to use for making soup. …
• Sauté the Aromatics. …
• Start with Good Broth. …
• Cut Vegetables to the Right Size. …
• Stagger the Addition of Vegetables. …
• Keep Liquid at a Simmer. …
• Season Just Before Serving.

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