Easy Vegetable Beef Soup
Rich • Comforting • One-Pot Classic
Don’t LOSE this Recipe!
This soup is packed with tender beef, colorful vegetables, and a deeply savory broth. Simple ingredients, huge flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
1 lb (450 g) beef stew meat, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
1 can (14.5 oz / 410 g) diced tomatoes (with juice)
2 cups mixed vegetables
(carrots, peas, corn, green beans — fresh or frozen)
Optional but HIGHLY Recommended Add-Ins:
1 cup potatoes, diced
1 cup celery, sliced
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon tomato paste (for deeper flavor)
Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the Beef (Flavor Starts Here!)
Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add beef stew meat in a single layer.
Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Sear until browned on all sides (about 5–7 minutes).
Remove beef and set aside.
Don’t skip this step — browning = rich flavor.
2️⃣ Build the Flavor Base
In the same pot, add chopped onion.
Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in tomato paste, paprika, and thyme.
3️⃣ Add Liquids & Simmer
Return beef to the pot.
Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes (with juices).
Add bay leaf.
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
Cover and simmer for 35–45 minutes, until beef begins to soften.
4️⃣ Add Vegetables
Add mixed vegetables and potatoes (if using).
Stir well.
Cover and simmer another 20–25 minutes, until vegetables are tender and beef is fork-tender.
5️⃣ Final Taste & Adjust
Remove bay leaf
Taste and adjust salt and pepper
Add a splash of water or broth if soup is too thick
Serve & Enjoy
Serve hot with:
Crusty bread
Cornbread
Crackers
Optional garnish:
Fresh parsley
Grated Parmesan
Storage & Tips
Refrigerator: up to 4 days
Freezer: freezes beautifully up to 3 months
Tastes even better the next day!
Variations You’ll Love
Add chili flakes for heat
Add small pasta or rice in the last 15 minutes
Add beans (kidney or white) for extra protein
Add more tomato paste for a thicker broth
