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Old Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup

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A heartwarming soup that combines tender beef with fresh vegetables, perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef stew meat and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for about 4 minutes until onions are translucent.
  3. Return the browned beef to the pot and add beef broth, water, and undrained diced tomatoes. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, peas, corn, bay leaf, thyme, and basil. Mix everything together.
  5. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove bay leaf, taste the soup, and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.

Notes

For deeper flavor, sear beef in batches. Try adding zucchini or mushrooms for extra nutrition. To thicken, mash some potato against the pot and stir back in.

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