Description
Ready to warm your soul with the ultimate comfort food? This Vegetable Beef Soup is the cozy, hearty dish that belongs in every kitchen’s rotation. Loaded with tender beef, colorful vegetables, and a rich savory broth, it’s a one-pot wonder that checks every box—perfect for easy dinners, healthy snacks, or meal prep. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas or nourishing food recipes to freeze and enjoy later, this easy soup recipe fits all the comfort food cravings without the fuss.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds chuck roast or stew meat, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups beef broth
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 bay leaf
2 cups diced potatoes
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, corn, green beans)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear beef cubes until browned on all sides.
2. Add diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in beef broth, diced tomatoes with juice, Italian seasoning, and bay leaf.
4. Cover and simmer on low for 60–90 minutes, or until beef is tender.
5. Add diced potatoes and frozen vegetables. Simmer an additional 25–30 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
For deeper flavor, sear the beef in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.
Leftovers taste even better the next day after flavors meld overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: beef soup, easy dinner, comfort food, vegetable soup, one-pot recipe