Name: Hearty Beef Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb beef stew meat; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 3 potatoes, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 6 cups beef broth; 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf

Description

Hearty Beef Soup is a warm, nourishing, and comforting dish featuring tender beef stew meat simmered with a medley of vegetables including potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions in a savory beef broth enriched with herbs and diced tomatoes. Perfect for chilly days, this homemade soup provides a balanced, filling meal that is easy to prepare and full of rich flavors.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 lb beef stew meat
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 potatoes, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups beef broth
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf

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Instructions

Heat the oil: In a large pot over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil until hot but not smoking.
Brown the beef: Add 1 lb of beef stew meat to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, which enhances flavor and texture.
Sauté the aromatics and vegetables: Stir in chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and celery, cooking for 3–4 minutes until the onions become translucent and the mixture is fragrant.
Add remaining ingredients: Mix in diced potatoes, canned diced tomatoes with their juice, 6 cups of beef broth, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and the bay leaf to the pot.
Bring to boil and simmer: Increase the heat to bring the soup to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer.
Cook until tender: Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 40–50 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are fully cooked through.
Finish and serve: Remove the bay leaf from the soup, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve the soup hot, ideally with crusty bread on the side.

Notes

Add green beans or peas to increase vegetable variety and nutrition.
The soup’s flavors develop and improve when reheated the next day.
Pair with crusty bread for a more complete and satisfying meal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American