by HangryHanna
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I’m excited to share my favorite hearty soup recipe with you! This vegetable beef soup is a true comfort food champion. It’s packed with tender beef and nutritious vegetables, making it the perfect comforting meal for any day.
What I love about this soup is how versatile it is. You can use up any veggies you have on hand, making it great for cleaning out the fridge. After simmering for an hour, the flavors meld beautifully, creating a rich and satisfying dish that’s sure to warm you up from the inside out.
Whether it’s a chilly fall evening or a hot summer day, this vegetable beef soup is always a hit. Let’s dive in and learn how to make this delicious, hearty soup that’s sure to become a family favorite!
5 Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
This Vegetable Beef Soup is a real winner. The broth is super tasty, like a rich gravy. It’s made with herbs and a bit of red wine or beer for extra flavor.
Making this soup is super easy. Just brown the beef, add veggies, and simmer. You get tender meat that’s just perfect.
This recipe is super flexible. You can change up the veggies with what you have at home. It’s a great way to use leftovers.
This soup is full of good stuff. It has vitamins from the veggies and protein from the beef. It’s a meal that keeps you going.
It’s also great for the freezer. The flavors get even better over time. So, make a big batch and enjoy it later.
“This soup is like a warm hug on a cold day. It’s comforting, delicious, and so satisfying!”
Here’s why you’ll love this recipe:
- Rich, flavorful broth
- Easy to prepare
- Customizable ingredients
- Packed with nutrients
- Freezer-friendly for easy meals
Exact Ingredients List (+ Possible Substitutes)
I love cooking with fresh ingredients. For this vegetable beef soup, I use 1.5 pounds of beef stew meat. It’s perfect for creating a rich, hearty base. The vegetables I add are a mix of diced yellow onion, sliced carrots, chopped celery, and minced garlic. These create a flavorful foundation.
To build depth, I include canned tomatoes and beef broth. Sometimes I swap in chicken broth for a lighter taste. The herbs I use are dried basil, oregano, and thyme. They infuse the soup with aromatic flavors. Salt and pepper are essential for seasoning.
For the vegetables, I add diced potatoes, green beans, corn, and peas. Fresh parsley gives a bright finish. To elevate the flavor, I often add a splash of red wine or beer. Guinness or stout work well too.
Don’t have all these ingredients? No worries! Here are some substitutes:
- Use ground beef instead of stew meat
- Swap frozen corn and peas for fresh
- Replace individual herbs with Italian seasoning
This recipe is flexible. Feel free to experiment with different vegetables and herbs to make it your own!
Instructions
I start by browning beef in batches until it’s nicely seared. This makes the soup taste rich. Then, I sauté vegetables like onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until they’re soft and smell good.
After the veggies are ready, I add beef broth and canned tomatoes. I put the browned beef back in and add my favorite herbs. Then, I let it simmer for about 30 minutes. This lets the flavors mix well.
Next, I add potatoes and let them cook for 20 minutes. Then, I add green beans for 15 minutes. Finally, I add corn and peas for 5 minutes.
For a slow cooker version, I brown the beef and sauté the veggies first. Then, I put everything in the slow cooker on low for 6-7 hours. I add frozen veggies in the last hour.
Before serving, I stir in fresh parsley for color and flavor. This makes a hearty, comforting soup perfect for any day.
Tips, Tricks & Storing
I love making this soup with tender beef. I pick fatty marbled stew meat and cut it into bite-sized pieces. The key to a flavorful broth is browning the beef well. This step adds so much taste!
Want to make this soup even better? Try sautéing mushrooms in butter and adding them near the end of cooking. It’s a game-changer! Don’t forget to taste and adjust the seasoning, especially the pepper. It makes a big difference.
The great thing about this soup is that it gets tastier over time. You can make it ahead and enjoy it for days. It stays good in the fridge for 4-5 days. If you have leftovers, no worries! This soup is perfect for freezing. I often make a big batch and save some for later.
Remember, the secret to an amazing vegetable beef soup is in the details. Take your time with each step, and you’ll create a hearty meal that’s sure to impress!
