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This recipe provides instructions for making a hearty and flavorful vegetable beef soup. It combines tender beef stew meat with a variety of fresh and frozen vegetables in a savory broth, making it a comforting and satisfying meal.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Beef stew meat | 1 1/2 lbs |
| Olive oil | 2 1/2 Tbsp |
| Yellow onion, chopped | 1 3/4 cups (1 large) |
| Carrots, peeled and chopped | 1 1/4 cups (3 medium) |
| Celery, chopped | 1 cup (3 medium) |
| Garlic, minced | 1 1/2 Tbsp (4 cloves) |
| Low-sodium beef or chicken broth | 8 cups |
| Diced tomatoes | 2 (14 oz.) cans |
| Dried basil | 1 1/2 tsp |
| Dried oregano | 1 tsp |
| Dried thyme | 1/2 tsp |
| Red or yellow potatoes, cubed | 1 lb |
| Green beans, chopped | 1 1/2 cups (5 oz.) |
| Frozen corn | 1 1/2 cups |
| Frozen peas | 1 cup |
| Fresh parsley, chopped | 1/3 cup |
| Salt | To taste |
| Freshly ground black pepper | To taste |
Instructions:
- Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Pat the beef stew meat dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Add half of the seasoned beef to the hot pot and brown on all sides, about 4 minutes total, turning halfway through.
- Transfer the browned beef to a plate.
- Add another 1/2 Tbsp of olive oil to the pot and repeat the browning process with the remaining half of the beef.
- Transfer the second batch of browned beef to the plate.
- Add the remaining 1 Tbsp of olive oil to the now empty pot. Add the chopped yellow onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef or chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes (undrained), browned beef, dried basil, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chopped potatoes to the soup and continue to simmer, covered, for another 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are almost tender. (If you prefer very soft green beans, you can add them at this stage as well.)
- Stir in the chopped green beans and simmer for an additional 15 minutes, or until all of the vegetables and the beef are tender.
- Stir in the frozen corn and frozen peas and simmer until they are heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve the Best Ever Easy Vegetable Beef Soup warm.
