Description
My Mom’s Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup is a heartwarming classic that brings comfort to your table. This nourishing dish features tender chunks of beef simmered with an array of fresh vegetables and fragrant herbs, creating a rich and flavorful broth that’s perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. With its straightforward preparation and ability to be customized based on your pantry staples, this soup is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe will quickly become a beloved staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 large carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 3 medium potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop all vegetables into uniform sizes for even cooking.
- Brown the Beef: Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; sear beef until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- Sauté Aromatics: Remove beef, add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Combine Ingredients: Return beef to pot; add potatoes, tomatoes (with juice), bay leaves, and broth; stir well.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for about one hour or until beef is tender.
- Season and Serve: Discard bay leaves, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then ladle into bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg