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beef vegetable soup

Homemade beef vegetable soup on clean counter

A hearty and nourishing beef vegetable soup, perfect for a comforting meal packed with tender beef and a variety of fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides.
  2. Add diced onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, and green beans. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes with their juice. Stir in thyme, oregano, and bay leaf.
  5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 45 minutes, until beef and vegetables are tender.
  6. Add zucchini and corn to the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Remove bay leaf, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with fresh chopped parsley or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before serving.