Grandma Lillian's Vegetable Beef Soup

Experience the comforting taste of home with Grandma Lillian's Vegetable Beef Soup, a hearty, one-pot wonder packed with tender beef, wholesome vegetables, and rich, savory flavors. Perfect for chilly days, this soul-warming recipe combines seared beef stew meat, vibrant carrots, celery, and earthy russet potatoes simmered in a flavorful beef broth infused with garlic, thyme, and a touch of tangy diced tomatoes. The addition of green beans and sweet peas ensures a burst of color and texture in every bite. Ready in just under two hours and serving up to six, this family favorite is ideal for weeknight dinners or leisurely weekend lunches. Pair it with crusty bread for a cozy, satisfying meal that's sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef stew meat
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 medium russet potato, peeled and diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 1 cup frozen green beans
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Season the beef stew meat with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, then add it to the pot. Sear the beef for 5-7 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Return the beef to the pot and add the beef broth, diced tomatoes (with their juice), bay leaf, thyme, the remaining salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the beef to become tender.

Step 7

After 60 minutes, add the diced potatoes and frozen green beans to the pot. Simmer for another 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 8

Stir in the frozen peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Step 9

Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3531.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2197.6

Total Fat 102.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 408.2mg	0%
Sodium 10895.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 158.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.6g	0%
Total Sugars 43.9g
Protein 162.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 568.2mg	0%
Iron 23.5mg	0%
Potassium 6559.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.7%

Protein: 29.5%

Carbs: 28.8%