Stovetop Vegetable Beef Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil (Used for browning and sautéing; the method mentions adding olive oil again but gives no additional amount.)
• 1.5 lb stew meat (Alternatively, use chuck roast cut into 1/2-inch-thick cubes.)
• 3 potatoes (Medium; cut into 1/2-inch cubes.)
• 3 carrots (Large; peeled and diced.)
• 3 stalks celery (Diced.)
• 1 onion (Small; diced.)
• 2 tsp garlic (Minced.)
• 1 cup green beans (Fresh; chopped.)
• 1 cup peas (Frozen.)
• 1 cup corn (Frozen.)
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes (One can.)
• 4 cups beef stock
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 bay leaf (Dried.)
• 0.5 tsp black pepper (Season beef with this and salt before browning; add spices to the pot as directed.)
• 1 tsp salt (Season beef before browning; add spices to the pot as directed.)
• fresh parsley (Optional; for garnish.)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Season the beef with the salt and black pepper. Brown it on all sides in a single layer, working in batches as needed, for about 3–4 minutes. Remove the browned beef from the pot and set it aside.

3. 3

   In the same pot, add olive oil, onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté until the vegetables are translucent. The source gives no additional amount for this second addition of olive oil.

4. 4

   Return the beef to the pot. Add the beef stock, beef broth, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and bay leaf.

5. 5

   Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the potatoes and green beans. Simmer for another 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in the frozen peas and corn. Continue heating until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Serve the soup, garnishing with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

The author also suggests a slow-cooker option: brown the beef first, then put everything in the slow cooker and cook until dinner time. No slow-cooker setting or duration is specified. The sauté step mentions olive oil again without stating an additional quantity.

Nutrition per serving

• soup
• main course
• family-friendly
• fall
• stovetop
• beef
• vegetables