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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 hearty, comforting classic packed with tender beef chunks, fresh vegetables, and flavorful herbs simmered to perfection in a rich broth. This nostalgic recipe brings warmth and nourishment, perfect for family dinners or cozy meals on chilly days.

Ingredients

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Beef and Broth

  • 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Vegetables

  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Seasonings and Herbs

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes, to develop flavor.
  2. Sauté aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot with the beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
  3. Add liquids and seasoning: Pour in the beef broth and water, and stir in the salt, pepper, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, and tomato paste if using. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer.
  4. Simmer the soup: Cover the pot and let the soup simmer gently for about 1 hour, or until the beef is tender.
  5. Add vegetables: Add the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, celery, green beans, and corn kernels to the pot. Continue to simmer the soup uncovered for another 30-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked through but not mushy.
  6. Adjust seasoning and serve: Remove the bay leaf, taste the soup, and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot and enjoy your comforting old-fashioned vegetable beef soup.

Notes

  • For extra richness, use homemade beef broth or stock.
  • Feel free to add other seasonal vegetables like peas or cabbage.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day after the flavors have melded.
  • This soup freezes well; cool completely before freezing in airtight containers.

Keywords: beef soup, vegetable soup, old-fashioned soup, hearty soup, comfort food, homemade soup

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