Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup Recipe

Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup Recipe

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into small chunks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
• 6 cups beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Brown the Beef:
   • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
   • Add the beef chunks and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.
2. Sauté Vegetables:
   • In the same pot, add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
3. Deglaze and Simmer:
   • Add a splash of the beef broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
   • Return the beef to the pot. Add the remaining beef broth, bell pepper, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
4. Cook the Soup:
   • Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer, partially covered, for about 1 hour or until the beef is tender.
5. Add Final Vegetables:
   • Add the frozen peas and cook for another 10 minutes.
6. Season and Serve:
   • Remove the bay leaves. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
   • Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

This soup is filling and rich with the flavors of tender beef and fresh vegetables. It’s perfect for meal prep as it stores well and tastes even better the next day. Enjoy your cooking! If you need more recipes or have other questions, feel free to ask.