Hearty Vegetable and Meat Soup

Warm up with the ultimate comfort food: Hearty Vegetable and Meat Soup, a one-pot wonder that's as nourishing as it is delicious. This rich and flavorful soup features tender chunks of beef chuck, slowly simmered with a medley of hearty vegetables like carrots, celery, potatoes, and green beans, all infused with aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaf. A robust combination of beef broth and diced tomatoes creates the perfect base, while the addition of frozen peas and a garnish of fresh parsley adds vibrant color and freshness. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simmering to perfection in under two hours, this wholesome soup is ideal for feeding a hungry crowd or enjoying as leftovers throughout the week. Perfectly seasoned and brimming with homemade goodness, it's the go-to recipe for cozy dinners, hearty lunches, or meal prep.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 large carrots, sliced
• 2 medium celery stalks, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 6 cups beef broth
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper. Add them to the pot and sear until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Return the beef to the pot and add the diced potatoes, beef broth, diced tomatoes with their juices, bay leaf, and dried thyme.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and beef to become tender.

Step 7

After an hour, add the green beans and frozen peas to the pot. Simmer for an additional 20 minutes or until all vegetables and beef are tender.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3355.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2261.0

Total Fat 136.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3g
Cholesterol 348.4mg	0%
Sodium 8678.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.9g	0%
Total Sugars 38.1g
Protein 122.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 553.4mg	0%
Iron 25.6mg	0%
Potassium 6063.8mg	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: 53.3%

Protein: 21.3%

Carbs: 25.4%