Beef & vegetables Soup

Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for beef and vegetable soup:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) beef stew meat, cubed
• 1 onion, diced
• 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, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set it aside.
2. In the same pot, add a bit more olive oil if needed. Sauté the onions, carrots, and celery until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in the beef broth and diced tomatoes with their juices. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
5. Add the browned beef back to the pot, along with the diced potatoes, green beans, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper.
6. Allow the soup to simmer on low heat for about 30-40 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
7. Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings as needed. You can add more salt and pepper according to your preference.
8. Once the soup is ready, ladle it into bowls and serve hot.

Feel free to customize the recipe by adding other vegetables or herbs you enjoy. Enjoy your delicious homemade beef and vegetable soup!