“I tried this soup, and my family was convinced I ordered from a gourmet restaurant!”
Best Ever Easy Vegetable Beef Soup
This hearty and flavorful vegetable beef soup lives up to its name with a deeply savory broth, melt-in-your-mouth beef, and a medley of colorful vegetables. It’s the perfect cozy dish for a chilly evening or when you need a nourishing, home-cooked meal.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Beef stew meat | 1½ lbs |
| Olive oil, divided | 2½ tablespoons |
| Salt | To taste |
| Freshly ground black pepper | To taste |
| Yellow onion, chopped | 1¾ cups (1 large) |
| Carrots, peeled and chopped | 1¼ cups (3 medium) |
| Celery, chopped | 1 cup (3 medium) |
| Garlic, minced | 1½ tablespoons (4 cloves) |
| Low-sodium beef or chicken broth | 8 cups |
| Canned diced tomatoes | 2 cans (14 oz each) |
| Dried basil | 1½ teaspoons |
| Dried oregano | 1 teaspoon |
| Dried thyme | ½ teaspoon |
| Red or yellow potatoes, diced (¾-inch cubes) | 1 lb |
| Green beans, chopped (ends trimmed) | 1½ cups (5 oz) |
| Frozen corn | 1½ cups |
| Frozen peas | 1 cup |
| Fresh parsley, chopped | ⅓ cup |
Instructions
- Brown First Batch of 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, then add half the beef to the hot pot. Brown for about 4 minutes, flipping once to sear all sides. - Brown Remaining Beef:
Transfer the first batch of beef to a plate. Add another ½ tablespoon of olive oil and repeat with the rest of the beef. Once browned, set aside with the first batch. - Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables:
Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the empty pot. Toss in the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for about 3 minutes until slightly softened, then stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. - Build the Soup Base:
Pour in the broth and add the diced tomatoes. Return the browned beef to the pot and season with dried basil, oregano, thyme, and additional salt and pepper. Bring everything to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. - Add Potatoes (and Optional Green Beans):
Stir in the chopped potatoes. If you prefer your green beans soft, add them at this stage as well. Cover and continue to simmer for 20 more minutes. - Add Green Beans (if not added earlier):
If you didn’t add the green beans earlier, stir them in now and cook for another 15 minutes, or until the vegetables and beef are fork-tender. - Finish with Corn, Peas, and Parsley:
Stir in the frozen corn and peas and simmer until just heated through, about 5 minutes. Finally, add the fresh parsley before serving.
