Description
Vegetable Beef Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms you from the inside out. This hearty dish combines tender chunks of beef with vibrant vegetables and aromatic herbs, creating a rich and flavorful experience perfect for chilly evenings. Each spoonful transports you back to cozy family gatherings or cherished moments in the kitchen. Easy to prepare and customizable, this soup is not just a meal; it’s a nostalgic journey that brings joy to every table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef chuck roast
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables.
- In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides.
- Sauté onions and garlic until translucent, then add carrots and potatoes for a few minutes.
- Pour in beef broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender.
- About 15 minutes before serving, stir in green beans and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg