Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup

“Warm up with our Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup recipe! Packed with tender beef, fresh veggies, and rich flavors, this comforting dish is perfect for chilly days. Try it now!”Step-by-Step Guide to Vegetable Beef Soup

🕒 Preparation Time:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

🍲 Ingredients:

1. 🥩 Beef Stew Meat – 500g, cut into bite-sized pieces
2. 🧅 Onion – 1 large, diced
3. 🥕 Carrots – 3 medium, sliced
4. 🥔 Potatoes – 2 medium, cubed
5. 🥬 Celery – 2 stalks, chopped
6. 🥫 Canned Diced Tomatoes – 400g
7. 🧄 Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
8. 🥫 Beef Broth – 5 cups
9. 🧂 Salt & Pepper – to taste
10. 🌿 Thyme & Bay Leaf – 1 tsp of thyme and 1 bay leaf
11. 🫒 Olive Oil – 2 tablespoons
12. 🌽 Frozen Corn or Peas – 1 cup

Instructions

1. Brown the Beef
   🥩 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté Aromatics
   🧅 In the same pot, sauté onions, garlic, and celery until softened (about 3 minutes).
3. Combine Ingredients
   🍅 Add carrots, potatoes, beef broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, bay leaf, and browned beef to the pot. Stir to combine.
4. Simmer
   🕒 Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded.
5. Add Corn or Peas
   🌽 Stir in frozen corn or peas during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
6. Serve
   🥣 Ladle into bowls and serve warm with crusty bread or crackers.