Description
Vegetable Beef Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days. This hearty dish features tender beef chunks simmered in a rich broth, infused with vibrant carrots, potatoes, and celery. A bowl of this delightful soup offers warmth and nostalgia, making it ideal for family gatherings or quiet evenings at home. Customize it with your favorite veggies for endless variations. Enjoy the flavors that dance on your palate while creating lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
- 2 cups carrots, diced
- 2 cups potatoes (Russet), diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups celery, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add cubed beef and brown all sides for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in carrots, potatoes, celery, and minced garlic; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth; add thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; cover partially and cook for 1.5-2 hours until the beef is tender.
- Remove bay leaf before serving; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg