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A steaming bowl of vegetable beef soup with tender beef chunks, colorful chopped vegetables like carrots, celery, and potatoes, garnished with fresh herbs on a rustic wooden table.

Hearty Old Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup Kitchen Favorite

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A nourishing and flavorful vegetable beef soup loaded with tender beef, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, perfect for chilly evenings or comforting meals.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 potatoes, diced
  • 2 cups green beans, trimmed
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add beef chunks and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent.
  3. Add browned beef back into the pot, pour in beef broth, and bring to a boil.
  4. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked.
  5. Stir in green beans during the last 15 minutes of cooking. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

  • You can substitute beef with ground beef for quicker preparation.
  • For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Comfort Food

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (around 350g)
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0.1g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg