Description
A warm and hearty soup packed with vegetables and tender beef, perfect for cold days and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper, then sear for 4-5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Pour in beef broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Stir well. Add Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), and browned beef. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Lower heat to a simmer and add diced potatoes. Cover and cook for 30-40 minutes, or until beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove bay leaves before serving. Ladle into bowls and enjoy warm.
Notes
[‘Brown the beef to enhance flavor.’, ‘Cut vegetables evenly for consistent cooking.’, ‘Let the soup simmer longer for a more flavorful broth.’, ‘Customize with your favorite vegetables or seasonings.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
Keywords: vegetable beef soup, hearty soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe, meal prep soup