Hearty vegetable beef soup is a comforting and nutritious dish that’s perfect for colder weather. Here’s a delicious recipe to try:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound stew beef, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chopped cabbage
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup frozen green beans
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the stew beef and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Add the chopped carrots, celery, and diced potatoes to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return the browned beef to the pot. Add the diced tomatoes (with their juices), beef broth, dried thyme, dried rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beef and vegetables are tender.
- Add the chopped cabbage, frozen corn kernels, and frozen green beans to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Continue to simmer the soup, uncovered, for another 15-20 minutes, or until the cabbage and other vegetables are tender.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary.
- Serve the hearty vegetable beef soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Enjoy your homemade hearty vegetable beef soup as a comforting and satisfying meal! Serve it with crusty bread or crackers on the side for a complete and delicious meal.