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Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup: A Cozy Classic Recipe

old-fashioned vegetable beef soup
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A hearty and comforting old-fashioned vegetable beef soup, perfect for chilly days.

  • Author: Dija
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups potatoes, diced

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides.
  3. Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until vegetables are tender.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and add the diced tomatoes, green beans, corn, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour.
  6. Add the diced potatoes and continue to simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  7. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use homemade beef broth.
  • This soup can be made in a slow cooker; just brown the meat first and then add all ingredients to the slow cooker.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

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