Paleo Hearty Meat and Vegetable Soup

Warm, nourishing, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Paleo Hearty Meat and Vegetable Soup is the ultimate comfort food for clean eating enthusiasts. Tender chunks of beef stew meat are seared to perfection and simmered alongside a medley of vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and zucchini in a rich, tomato-infused beef broth. Fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, and parsley enhance the robust flavors, while being entirely free of dairy, grains, and refined sugar makes it ideal for paleo and gluten-free diets. Perfect for meal prepping or a cozy family dinner, this hearty soup delivers satisfying goodness in every spoonful. Ready in just under two hours and yielding six generous servings, it’s a soul-warming dish you’ll turn to again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.5 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1.5 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes, unsalted
• 4 cups beef broth, no added sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Season the beef stew meat with 1 teaspoon of sea salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 3

Add the beef to the pot and brown on all sides, approximately 7-10 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the beef and set aside on a plate.

Step 5

In the same pot, add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

Step 7

Stir in the carrots, celery, and zucchini, cooking for 3-4 minutes.

Step 8

Return the beef to the pot, including any accumulated juices.

Step 9

Add the crushed tomatoes and beef broth, stirring to combine.

Step 10

Drop in the bay leaf, thyme sprigs, and rosemary. Stir well.

Step 11

Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, covering the pot.

Step 12

Let the soup simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender.

Step 13

Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs before serving.

Step 14

Season with the remaining 0.5 teaspoon of sea salt if needed, and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Step 15

Ladle into bowls and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3317.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2438.9

Total Fat 169.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 476.3mg	0%
Sodium 7870.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 98.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.8g	0%
Total Sugars 49.6g
Protein 150.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 532.0mg	0%
Iron 26.5mg	0%
Potassium 6211.7mg	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: 60.4%

Protein: 23.9%

Carbs: 15.6%