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Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe: Perfect Comfort!

Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe – Classic Family Comfort Food

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A classic family comfort food, this Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in the carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and add the diced tomatoes, green beans, corn, thyme, and bay leaf.
  5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, you can add a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with water.
  • This soup can be made in a slow cooker; just brown the meat first and then add all ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Feel free to add any other vegetables you have on hand.

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