Description
Warm your soul with this hearty and flavorful Vegetable Beef Soup. Packed with chunks of tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a rich, savory broth, it’s the perfect comfort meal for chilly days or busy weeknights. Whether you’re prepping for family dinner or planning ahead with freezer meals, this dish is reliable, customizable, and deeply satisfying. If you’re searching for a quick dinner, healthy soup recipe, or just some easy food ideas, this classic is a must-try for your weekly rotation.
Ingredients
1 pound beef chuck or stew meat
3 medium potatoes, diced
3 carrots, sliced
1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
1 cup corn kernels
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
4 cups beef broth
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot and sear the beef until browned on all sides.
2. Add chopped onion and garlic; cook until soft and fragrant.
3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to enhance flavor.
4. Pour in beef broth and add diced tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour until beef is tender.
6. Add green beans and corn in the last 15 minutes of cooking.
7. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.
Notes
For deeper flavor, make the soup a day ahead and let it rest overnight in the fridge.
Swap in seasonal vegetables like zucchini or peas for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: vegetable beef soup, comfort food, healthy soup, easy dinner, meal prep