Description
Hearty vegetable beef soup brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, packed with tender meat and colorful vegetables. Home cooks will savor this classic one-pot meal that warms hearts and satisfies hunger with simple, nourishing ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (0.9 kilograms) beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables:
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 14 ounces (400 grams) canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) low-sodium beef broth
- bay leaves
- thyme
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables by dicing them into consistent, bite-sized pieces to ensure uniform cooking and balanced flavor distribution.
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and sear beef cubes until a golden-brown crust forms, developing rich, deep meat flavors.
- Lower temperature and introduce onions and garlic, sautéing until they become translucent and release their aromatic essence.
- Fold in carrots and celery, allowing them to soften slightly and meld with the meat’s caramelized exterior.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and broth, creating a robust liquid base that will tenderize the meat and infuse vegetables with savory notes.
- Sprinkle herbs throughout the mixture, then escalate heat to achieve a gentle boil before reducing to a low simmer.
- Cover pot and let soup gently bubble for approximately 40 minutes, allowing beef to become fork-tender and flavors to intensify.
- Introduce potato chunks during the final 15-20 minutes of cooking to prevent overcooking and maintain their structural integrity.
- Taste and calibrate seasoning with salt and pepper, ensuring a harmonious blend of flavors before ladling into warm bowls.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with fresh herbs if desired, for a comforting and nourishing meal.
Notes
- Cut vegetables consistently to ensure each bite has perfectly cooked, tender ingredients without uneven textures.
- Brown beef thoroughly to develop deep, rich flavor compounds that enhance the overall soup’s taste profile.
- Consider using lean ground beef or stew meat for reduced fat content without compromising protein quality.
- Experiment with different herb combinations like thyme, rosemary, or bay leaves to customize the soup’s aromatic dimensions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg