Vegetable Beef Soup is the perfect cozy soup and such a good way to use up all those veggies stocked in the fridge!
It’s perfectly hearty and filling thanks to the tender chunks of protein-rich beef and abundance of nutritious vegetables. Plus it’s a versatile recipe so feel free to replace veggies with others you may have on hand.
After simmering for an hour on the stove top this soup has such a delicious rich flavor and the beef is so deliciously tender. This is a perfect comforting fall and winter soup but when you’ve got lots of vegetables to use up in the summer this is the recipe to make!
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:
- Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- 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.
- Transfer to a plate add another 1/2 Tbsp oil to pot and repeat process with remaining half of beef.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add potatoes then continue to simmer, covered, 20 minutes (you can also add green beans with potatoes if you like them very soft).
- Stir in green beans and simmer 15 minutes longer, or until all of the veggies and beef are tender.
- Pour in corn and peas and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and serve warm.
- Recipe source: Cooking Classy
Beef Vegetable Soup
The best easy Beef Vegetable Soup Recipe! Make it in your instant pot, crock pot or on the stove top for an easy healthy dinner.
Prep: 10min
Total: 50min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 2 cups
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 2 cups, calories 406 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 208 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 11 g, unSaturated Fat 6 g
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb beef stew meat cut 1/2 inch cubes ((or chuck roast, top or bottom round))
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- ½ cup onions (minced (1 medium onion)
- ½ cup celery (minced (2 celery ribs))
- 1 cup carrots (cut in small coins)
- 2 cups potatoes (cut in small cubes)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 14 oz canned petite diced tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup frozen corn (thawed)
- 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
- 1 cup frozen green beans (thawed)
Instruction:
- Once cooked, remove bay leaves and stir in frozen corn, peas & green beans.
- Once cooked, remove bay leaves and stir in frozen corn, peas & green beans.
- Once cooked, remove bay leaves and stir in frozen corn, peas & green beans.
HOMEMADE VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP ❤️ Step by Step
FAQ
What gives vegetable soup that depth of flavor?
What cut of beef makes good soup?
How do you add depth of flavor to beef soup?
How do you make vegetable soup taste better?
- Brown or Sear the Meat.
- Roast the the Veggies.
- Mix up the Texture.
- Use Homemade Stock Whenever Possible.
- Put Your Cheese Rinds to Work.
- Perk up a Bland Soup With Simple Pantry Staples.
- Add Fresh Herbs or Dairy When Serving.
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