Certainly! Beef vegetable soup is a hearty and comforting dish that combines the rich flavor of beef with a variety of vegetables. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450g) stewing beef, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz/400g) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups (1.5 liters) beef broth
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup (150g) green beans, chopped
- 1 cup (150g) corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until they become translucent.
- Add the stewing beef to the pot and brown on all sides.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and stir well.
- Add the beef broth to the pot and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, corn, thyme, and rosemary to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Cover the pot and let the soup simmer on low heat for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Ladle the beef vegetable soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Enjoy your homemade beef vegetable soup! Feel free to customize the recipe by adding other vegetables or herbs based on your preferences.
