Description
This hearty Beef & Vegetable Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish perfect for chilly days. Slow-simmered to tender perfection, it combines savory beef with a medley of fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, delivering rich flavors in every spoonful. Easy to prepare and satisfying, this classic soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Broth
- 1 lb beef stew meat
- 4 cups beef broth
Vegetables
- 2 cups carrots, chopped
- 1 cup potatoes, diced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Herbs and Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the beef: Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the beef stew meat. Brown the meat thoroughly on all sides to develop rich flavor and seal in juices.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot with the browned beef. Cook until the onions become translucent and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the chopped carrots, diced potatoes, chopped celery, and trimmed green beans, mixing well with the beef and aromatics.
- Add broth and herbs: Pour in the beef broth and sprinkle in the thyme and rosemary. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer gently for 1 hour until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Season to taste: Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Serve hot: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve immediately to enjoy its warming flavors at their best.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes during the last 10 minutes of simmering.
- You can substitute beef stew meat with chuck roast cut into cubes if preferred.
- Adding a bay leaf during simmering can enhance the flavor.
- This soup freezes well, store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or corn based on your taste.
