Mom's Comforting Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup
A rich, flavorful soup filled with tender chunks of beef, fresh vegetables, and a savory broth that warms you from the inside out. This comforting old-fashioned recipe brings the whole family around the table.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef stew meat cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups carrots sliced
- 2 cups potatoes diced
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 cup green beans chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes undrained
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce optional
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Searing the Beef: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
- Sautéing Aromatics: In the same pot, add onions and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- Add Ingredients: Return the seared beef to the pot. Pour in the beef broth, followed by the carrots, potatoes, celery, green beans, and diced tomatoes. Stir well to combine.
- Seasoning: Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Simmering: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the beef is incredibly flavorsome.
- Taste and Adjust: Give it a taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve hot and enjoy!