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Here’s a hearty Vegetable Beef Soup recipe, packed with tender beef, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful broth. It’s perfect for a comforting and nutritious meal.

Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Beef:
  • 1 lb beef stew meat (or chuck roast), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
• For the Soup:
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 2-3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup green beans (fresh or frozen), trimmed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups beef broth (low sodium if preferred)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional for extra depth)
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Sear the Beef:
   • Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then add it to the pot in batches (avoid overcrowding).
   • Sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 5-7 minutes. If you want a slightly thicker soup, sprinkle the beef with flour before searing. Remove the beef and set aside.
2. Sauté the Vegetables:
   • In the same pot, add a little more oil if needed. Sauté the chopped onions, garlic, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
3. Deglaze and Add Tomatoes:
   • Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot to deglaze it.
4. Add Broth and Seasonings:
   • Pour in the beef broth and stir to combine. Add the seared beef back to the pot along with potatoes, green beans, corn, bay leaf, thyme, oregano, smoked paprika (if using), and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Simmer:
   • Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let the soup simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
6. Adjust Seasoning:
   • Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or additional herbs if needed.
7. Serve:
   • Remove the bay leaf and ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve with crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.

Enjoy this Vegetable Beef Soup for a warming, filling, and flavorful dish!