Go Back
–+ servings

Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup

A comforting and hearty soup made with tender beef and fresh vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Beef and Vegetables
  • 1 pound beef stew meat Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For browning the beef
  • 1 medium onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 4 cups beef broth Base of the soup
  • 2 cups water To balance the broth
  • 2 medium carrots Sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes Diced
  • 1 cup green beans Chopped
  • 1 cup corn Fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • salt and pepper To taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley Chopped, optional for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

  1. Prepare all ingredients by washing and chopping the vegetables.
  2. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Add the carrots, potatoes, green beans, corn, diced tomatoes, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. Cover and let the soup simmer for 90-120 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSodium: 800mg

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!