Description
A warm, hearty bowl of Vegetable Beef Soup is perfect for cozy evenings or family gatherings. This easy recipe blends tender beef, colorful vegetables, and rich broth for a comforting, flavor-packed dish. 🍲💕
Ingredients
1 lb beef (chuck or stew meat)
4 cups beef broth
2 cups water
2 carrots, diced
2 potatoes, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, diced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 cup green beans, cut into pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
1. In a large pot, brown the beef over medium heat until no longer pink.
2. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until translucent and fragrant.
3. Pour in beef broth and water, then add diced tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, celery, green beans, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1–1.5 hours until meat is tender.
5. Remove bay leaves before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Leftovers taste even better the next day—perfect for meal prep.
Add zucchini, bell peppers, or frozen mixed vegetables for variety.
Finish with a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 hours
- Category: Soup, Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: vegetable beef soup, hearty soup, comfort food, beef and vegetable stew