A hearty bowl of Beef Vegetable Soup is the ultimate comfort food — warm, filling, and packed with tender beef, colorful veggies, and a savory broth. It’s a great way to feed a crowd, meal prep, or use up leftovers, and it only gets better the next day.
🥣🥩 Beef Vegetable Soup (Classic & Hearty)
🕒 Time: 1½–2 hours (or faster with pressure cooker)
🍽 Serves: 6–8
🥘 One-pot meal
🧾 Ingredients:
Main ingredients:
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1½ lbs (680g) stew beef or chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
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2 tbsp oil (olive or vegetable)
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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3–4 medium carrots, sliced
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3 celery stalks, chopped
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2 medium potatoes, peeled & diced
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1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
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6 cups beef broth
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1 tsp dried basil
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1 bay leaf
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
Add later:
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1½ cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, corn, green beans, etc.)
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(Optional) 1 tbsp tomato paste for deeper flavor
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(Optional) ½ tsp paprika or chili flakes for kick
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Brown the beef:
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In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.
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Season beef with salt and pepper, then sear in batches until browned on all sides.
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Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté aromatics:
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In the same pot, reduce heat to medium.
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Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté 5–7 minutes until softened.
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Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
3. Build the soup:
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Stir in the beef, potatoes, diced tomatoes, beef broth, herbs, and bay leaf.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
4. Simmer:
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Cover and simmer gently for 60–75 minutes, or until beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
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Skim any foam or fat from the top, if needed.
5. Add veggies & finish:
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Stir in frozen mixed vegetables.
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Simmer another 10–15 minutes until everything is hot and cooked.
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Taste and adjust seasoning (add tomato paste here if using).
6. Serve:
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Remove bay leaf.
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Serve hot with crusty bread, cornbread, or crackers.
🧊 Leftovers & Storage:
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Refrigerate up to 4–5 days.
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Freezes well for up to 3 months — just cool fully first.
🌀 Variations:
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Use ground beef for a quicker, budget-friendly version.
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Add barley, rice, or small pasta for extra bulk (cook separately to avoid over-softening).
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Go spicy with smoked paprika, hot sauce, or diced jalapeño.
