Old Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup That's Comforting and Easy to Make
A hearty traditional soup filled with vegetables and tender beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef stew meat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add beef stew meat and brown on all sides.
- Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, thyme, and rosemary; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours, or until beef is tender.
- Add green beans and peas; cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper; serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade beef broth.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.