Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Yield: 6–8 servings
• Category: Soup / Comfort Food
• Cuisine: American
• Keywords: beef vegetable soup, hearty soup, homemade soup, deesviral

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 cups potatoes, diced
• 1 cup green beans or peas
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 6 cups beef broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
• 1 bay leaf
• Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add beef and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Return beef to the pot and add potatoes, green beans, diced tomatoes, and beef broth.
6. Add salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 50–60 minutes until beef is tender.
8. Remove bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Add corn or peas during the last 10 minutes for extra color.
• This soup tastes even better the next day.
• Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.