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My Mom’s Old Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe

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A hearty, comforting old-fashioned vegetable beef soup just like mom used to make full of tender beef, rustic vegetables, and rich broth. Perfect for chilly days, meal prep, or a nourishing family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into small chunks
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Optional: 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add beef and brown on all sides.
  • 2. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
  • 3. Pour in beef broth and add diced tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • 4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, or until beef begins to soften.
  • 5. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, and green beans. Simmer 20–25 minutes more, until vegetables are tender.
  • 6. Stir in corn and peas; simmer another 5 minutes.
  • 7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add Worcestershire if desired for extra depth.
  • 8. Remove bay leaf and serve warm.

Notes

  • Add cabbage, barley, or pasta for extra heartiness.
  • Use ground beef instead of stew meat for a quicker version.
  • Soup freezes beautifully store up to 3 months.
  • For richer flavor, simmer 1–2 hours total.

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Keywords: Old Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup, homemade beef soup, hearty soup recipe

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