Vegetable Beef Soup is a hearty, nutritious dish that combines tender chunks of beef with a variety of vegetables in a rich and flavorful broth. It’s a perfect comfort food for cold weather and an excellent way to use up any veggies you have on hand. Here’s a classic recipe for making homemade Vegetable Beef Soup.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450g) beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 large potato, peeled and diced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their juice
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water (adjust depending on desired soup thickness)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup barley or pasta, for a heartier soup