Low Fat Hearty Meat and Vegetable Soup

Warm up with this Low Fat Hearty Meat and Vegetable Soup, a satisfying one-pot meal that's brimming with wholesome goodness and bold flavors. Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep, this soup combines tender, lean beef stew meat with a colorful medley of fresh vegetables—think carrots, celery, red bell pepper, zucchini, and russet potatoes—simmered to perfection in a savory low-sodium beef broth with a touch of Italian seasoning and aromatic garlic. Packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients, it’s a lighter, heart-healthy take on a classic comfort food, without sacrificing flavor. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for serving a family or storing in your freezer for convenient, nutritious meals. Don't forget the finishing touch of freshly chopped parsley for added freshness and flair!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean beef stew meat, trimmed of fat
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 unit large onion, diced
• 3 unit garlic cloves, minced
• 2 units carrots, sliced
• 2 units celery stalks, sliced
• 1 unit red bell pepper, diced
• 1 unit zucchini, sliced
• 2 units russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, no salt added
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 unit bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the beef stew meat to the pot and brown it on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the carrots, celery, and red bell pepper to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Return the browned beef to the pot and add the sliced zucchini, cubed potatoes, beef broth, and the diced tomatoes with their juices.

Step 6

Stir in the Italian seasoning, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 9

Garnish each serving with fresh chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3148.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1300.4

Total Fat 38.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 340.2mg	0%
Sodium 2532.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 92.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.0g	0%
Total Sugars 33.7g
Protein 145.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 497.0mg	0%
Iron 21.9mg	0%
Potassium 5502.4mg	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: 26.6%

Protein: 44.8%

Carbs: 28.6%