Description
Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup offers a warm and comforting bowl filled with tender beef cubes, hearty vegetables, and a rich, savory broth infused with natural flavors. This simple, nutritious, and satisfying recipe is perfect for cozy nights and meal prep, delivering a nostalgic taste with wholesome ingredients suitable for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Broth
- 1.5 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into cubes
- 6 cups beef broth (natural)
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 2 bay leaves
- Black pepper, to taste
- Sea salt, to taste
Vegetables
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1.5 cups green beans, trimmed and cut
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Natural Gelling Agent
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the beef into bite-sized cubes. Peel and slice the carrots and potatoes. Finely chop the onion and celery. Mince the garlic cloves. Wash and trim green beans, and dice fresh tomatoes to prepare all components for layering flavors.
- Brown the Beef: Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides to lock in flavor and richness. This caramelization adds a depth that elevates the soup’s taste.
- Sauté Aromatics: Remove the beef temporarily from the pot. Using the same pot, sauté the onions, celery, and garlic until fragrant and translucent, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom. This creates a savory base that enhances the overall flavor.
- Build the Broth: Return the browned beef to the pot. Add the beef broth (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), bay leaves, diced tomatoes, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender and the broth is flavorful.
- Add Vegetables and Natural Gelling Agent: Stir in the carrots, potatoes, green beans, and natural gelling agent. Continue simmering the soup for approximately 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender but not mushy.
- Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste the broth and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Remove the bay leaves. Serve the soup warm with a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper on top for the finishing touch.
Notes
- Slow simmering the beef ensures maximum tenderness and flavor.
- Cut vegetables evenly to ensure they cook at the same rate.
- Skim any excess fat from the broth for a cleaner taste.
- Use fresh vegetables to enhance flavor and nutrition.
- Use the natural gelling agent sparingly to achieve the perfect broth texture without over-thickening.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: vegetable beef soup, old fashioned soup, hearty soup, comfort food, beef stew soup, nutritious soup
