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vegetable beef soup

Old-fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe

Vegetable beef soup is hearty, cozy, and full of flavor—perfect for warming up with a comforting bowl anytime.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Main course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs beef stew meat chuck roast, cut into chunks
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 large carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 2 potatoes diced
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup green beans fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown the beef on all sides.
  • Add onions and garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Pour in beef broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Add carrots, celery, potatoes, and tomatoes. Simmer for another 30 minutes.
  • Add green beans, corn, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for a final 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot.
Keyword old-fashioned, homemade, beef soup, vegetable soup, comfort food, winter, hearty, traditional