vegetable beef soup

Sure, here’s a basic recipe for making vegetable beef soup:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound (450g) beef stew meat, cubed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
4. Pour in the beef broth and water, and then add the diced tomatoes (with their juices). Bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Return the browned beef cubes to the pot. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the beef becomes tender.
6. Add the diced potatoes, green beans, corn, dried thyme, and dried rosemary to the pot. Continue to simmer the soup for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked to your desired level of tenderness.
7. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasonings as needed.
8. Once the soup is ready, ladle it into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
9. Serve the vegetable beef soup hot with crusty bread or your favorite side.

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