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Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup: A Comforting Recipe to Try!

A comforting and hearty vegetable beef soup that is perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound beef stew meat cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup green beans trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups baby spinach optional
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the diced onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  3. Add the carrots, celery, and bell pepper to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Return the browned beef to the pot. Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, green beans, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
  6. If using, stir in the baby spinach during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch mixed with cold water during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  • Substitute the beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version, adjusting the cooking time accordingly.

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