Introduction
A warm and nourishing vegetable soup with tasty beef that makes a perfect dish for a cosy meal. It’s delicious and easy to make as it is full of vegetables, soft beef, and dainty broth.This kind of soup is ideal either for the family dinner or as an enhanced choice during making meals.
Ingredients
1lb stewing beef cut into bite-sized cubes,
1 tablespoon olive oil,
1 onion, chopped,
3 cloves garlic, minced,
4 cups beef stock,
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes,
2 potatoes diced,
1 cup frozen peas,
2 celery ribs chopped,
1 cup frozen corn,
3 carrots sliced,
1 teaspoon dried thyme,
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste.
Directions
Prepare the Beef: In a big pot, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. Place the beef stew meat and cook until it is brown on all sides. Take out beef then keep aside.
Sweat Vegetables: In the same pot, add chopped onions as well as garlic cloves. Sweat until onion becomes transparent.
Add Ingredients: Return beef into the pot. Stir in beef stock, diced tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, celery, thyme and oregano. Mix together with spoon.
Simmer: Make soup boil then reduce to low heat for about 30-40 minutes so that vegetables should become tender and beef should be well cooked.
Introduce Frozen Veggies: Further cook on inside frozen peas and corn while stirring it more for 5-10 extra minutes.
Season: Salt according to taste level; pepper also makes it better. Serve while hot.
Serving and Storage Tips
Serving: This can be served hot alongside a crusty bread or even fresh salad making a full meal on its own.
Storage: After you are done with it put in refrigerator any leftovers within three days inside an air tight container.
Freezing: The soup is good for freezing make sure you have room in your fridge for this dish to cool down then pour it into a freezer-safe bowl before putting it in a freezer safe bag where you can store up to three months. Then you can unfreeze overnight using refrigerator and reheat with stove.
Tips for Success
Browing the Beef – Browning the beef gives soup more flavor. You cannot miss this!
Consistent Size – Make sure vegetables are cut into equal-sized pieces for even cooking.
Low and Slow – If allowed to simmer slowly, it results in a better taste of soup.
Health Benefits
Nutrient-Dense – Many vitamins and minerals from various vegetables.
Protein-Rich: Contains good, lean protein source from beef.
Low in Calories: A healthy option that’s low in calories but high in satisfaction.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 250
Protein: 20g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fat: 8g
Fiber: 6g
Variations and Substitutions
Meat – You can substitute with ground turkey or chicken for healthier version.
Vegetables-You can add or replace with vegetables such as zucchini, green beans, or spinach.
Grains- Add cooked barley or pasta for different textures and heartiness.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I use fresh tomatoes instead of canned?
Yes, you may use about four diced fresh tomatoes.
How can I make this soup vegetarian?
Take out the beef and instead of using beef broth, use vegetable broth.
Can I use a slow cooker?
Yes, just put all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours.
Conclusion
This Best Ever Easy Vegetable Beef Soup is a delicious and comforting meal that’s simple to prepare and packed with nutrition. Whether it is winter or summer; you just have everything at your disposal using my recipe. Share this healthy soup with dear ones; let them enjoy the home-cooked sense in their lives.