Old Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup
A comforting and hearty old fashioned vegetable beef soup, perfect for cold days and family gatherings. Packed with fresh vegetables and tender beef, it's a dish that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef chuck cubed
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 potatoes diced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 1 cup green beans trimmed and cut
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14 oz
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp thyme
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the cubed beef over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove the beef and sauté the chopped vegetables in the same pot for 5-7 minutes.
- Return the beef to the pot, add diced tomatoes, broth, bay leaves, thyme, and garlic.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the beef is tender.
- Add any additional vegetables in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Nutrition Information:
- Calories: 300
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fat: 10g