Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup

There’s something wonderfully comforting about a warm pot of old-fashioned vegetable beef soup simmering on the stove. This cozy bowl brings together tender beef, simple veggies, and slow-cooked flavor that feels like home. It’s an easy, wholesome meal you can enjoy any time of year.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery ribs, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups diced potatoes
  • 1 cup frozen green beans
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Heat the neutral oil in a large pot over medium heat and brown the beef stew meat for a few minutes.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, cooking until softened.
  3. Pour in the beef broth and water, then stir in the potatoes, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 45-50 minutes until the beef is tender.
  5. Add the green beans and corn, then simmer for another 10-12 minutes.
  6. Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning to taste.
  7. Serve warm with bread if you like.

Tip

Letting the soup rest for 10 minutes before serving helps the flavors settle and deepen beautifully.

A warm bowl awaits, pin this recipe to come back to whenever you need a cozy classic.

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Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup


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  • Author: Laura HRecipes
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Cozy old-fashioned vegetable beef soup made with tender beef, hearty vegetables, and simple pantry staples.


Ingredients

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1 lb beef stew meat, cut into small pieces

1 tbsp neutral oil

1 medium onion, diced

3 carrots, sliced

2 celery ribs, sliced

3 garlic cloves, minced

4 cups beef broth

2 cups water

2 cups diced potatoes

1 cup frozen green beans

1 cup frozen corn

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried parsley

1 bay leaf

1 tsp salt (to taste)

1/2 tsp black pepper (to taste)


Instructions

1. Heat the neutral oil in a large pot over medium heat and brown the beef stew meat for a few minutes.

2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, cooking until softened.

3. Pour in the beef broth and water, then stir in the potatoes, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.

4. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 45-50 minutes until the beef is tender.

5. Add the green beans and corn, then simmer for another 10-12 minutes.

6. Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning to taste.

7. Serve warm with bread if you like.

Notes

Letting the soup rest for 10 minutes before serving helps deepen the flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

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