Description
Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup is a perfect meal idea packed with nutritious vegetables and tender beef, ideal for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 medium potato, diced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the carrots, celery, and potato, cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and the beef broth. Add the green beans, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- If using, stir in the fresh spinach during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño during the cooking process.
- Substitute the beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version of the soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg