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A steaming bowl of hearty vegetable beef soup featuring tender beef chunks, diced carrots, celery, potatoes, and green beans arranged in a rustic ceramic bowl, garnished with fresh parsley, with a spoon resting on the side, set on a wooden table with warm natural lighting highlighting the colorful ingredients and thick broth texture.

Classic Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup

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A traditional vegetable beef soup recipe featuring tender beef chunks, a medley of fresh vegetables, and a savory broth, simmered to perfection for a warm and filling meal.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, diced
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Return beef to the pot, pour in beef broth, and add thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until beef is tender.
  6. Add potatoes and green beans; cook for an additional 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  7. Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can substitute fresh vegetables with frozen for convenience.
  • For a thicker broth, mash some of the cooked potatoes and return to the soup.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Comfort Food

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
  • Calories: 290 Kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg