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My Mom’s Old-fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe

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My mom’s Old-fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup is a timeless, hearty dish that's perfect for a cozy family dinner. Packed with tender beef stew meat, fresh vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and green beans, and simmered in a rich beef broth, this soup is a nourishing and satisfying meal. It’s easy to make and full of comforting flavors that bring back memories of home-cooked meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen green beans
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
  • 6 cups beef broth or stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the beef stew meat on all sides.
  • Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook until softened.
  • Stir in carrots, celery, and potatoes, cooking for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add diced tomatoes, green beans, corn, peas, beef broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1-1.5 hours, until the beef is tender and vegetables are cooked.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, you can mash some of the potatoes before serving.
  • Use fresh or frozen vegetables depending on what you have on hand.
  • This soup freezes well for make-ahead meals.

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