Best Ever Easy Vegetable Beef Soup
Best Ever Easy Vegetable Beef Soup
This comforting vegetable beef soup is the perfect one-pot meal—filled with tender chunks of beef, colorful vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth. Simmered slowly to bring out the best in every ingredient, it’s ideal for cozy nights and makes plenty for leftovers.
🧾 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Beef stew meat | 1½ lbs |
| Olive oil, divided | 2½ Tbsp |
| Salt & freshly ground pepper | To taste |
| Yellow onion, chopped | 1¾ cups (1 large) |
| Carrots, peeled & chopped | 1¼ cups (3 medium) |
| Celery, chopped | 1 cup (3 stalks) |
| Garlic, minced | 1½ Tbsp (about 4 cloves) |
| Low-sodium beef or chicken broth | 8 cups |
| Diced tomatoes | 2 cans (14 oz each) |
| Dried basil | 1½ tsp |
| Dried oregano | 1 tsp |
| Dried thyme | ½ tsp |
| Red or yellow potatoes, diced | 1 lb |
| Green beans, chopped | 1½ cups (about 5 oz) |
| Frozen corn | 1½ cups |
| Frozen peas | 1 cup |
| Fresh parsley, chopped | ⅓ cup |
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Brown the Beef
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Pat the stew meat dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper, and sear half the beef until browned on both sides (about 4 minutes total). Transfer to a plate. Add another ½ tablespoon of oil and repeat with the remaining beef.
2. Sauté the Aromatics
Add another tablespoon of oil to the pot. Toss in the chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
3. Build the Broth
Pour in the broth and canned tomatoes (with juice). Return the browned beef to the pot. Add the basil, oregano, thyme, and more salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add Hearty Vegetables
Stir in the chopped potatoes. Continue to simmer, covered, for another 20 minutes. Add the green beans and cook for 15 more minutes, or until all vegetables and beef are tender.
5. Finish and Serve
Stir in the frozen corn and peas. Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes, until everything is heated through. Finish with freshly chopped parsley.
🍲 Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with crusty bread or a side salad. This soup also stores well—making it great for meal prep or freezing for later.
