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Cozy Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup

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A quick and easy comforting beef vegetable soup with tender beef, fresh vegetables, and a rich, herbaceous broth. Perfect for chilly evenings and satisfying meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed (Yukon Gold recommended)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
  • 6 cups beef broth, preferably low sodium
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh if available)
  • A handful fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 cup red wine for richness
  • Optional: Pinch of smoked paprika for warmth

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: dice onion, mince garlic, slice carrots, chop celery, cube potatoes, and cut beef into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef cubes in batches without overcrowding, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer browned beef to a plate.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onions to the pot and cook until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Optional: Pour in red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up browned bits. Let simmer and reduce slightly for about 2 minutes.
  5. Return beef to the pot along with carrots, celery, potatoes, diced tomatoes with juices, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
  6. Add bay leaves and dried thyme. Bring soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover partially and simmer for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender and vegetables are soft but not mushy.
  7. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Remove bay leaves. Stir in chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Brown beef properly without overcrowding the pan to lock in flavor. Simmer gently to keep beef tender and vegetables intact. Add delicate vegetables like green beans or peas in the last 10 minutes if desired. For a flavor lift, add a squeeze of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar if broth tastes flat.

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Keywords: beef vegetable soup, hearty soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe, weeknight dinner, beef chuck, slow simmer soup

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