Queen Puff's Vegetable Beef Soup

Warm, hearty, and brimming with vibrant flavors, Queen Puff's Vegetable Beef Soup is the ultimate comfort food perfect for any season. Tender cubes of seared beef stew meat are paired with a rainbow of wholesome vegetables—carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, and peas—all simmered in a rich, aromatic broth infused with garlic, fresh thyme, and parsley. The addition of creamy russet potatoes and tangy diced tomatoes brings depth and texture, while a splash of tomato paste enhances the soup’s savory complexity. This one-pot wonder comes together in just under two hours, making it ideal for cozy family dinners or meal prep. Serve it piping hot with crusty bread or crackers for a soul-satisfying meal that’s sure to become a household favorite. Keywords: vegetable beef soup, hearty soup recipe, comfort food, beef stew soup, wholesome family dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

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 (cubed)
• 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 medium carrots (sliced)
• 2 stalks celery (sliced)
• 2 large russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 1 cup green beans (trimmed and chopped)
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the cubed beef and sear until brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the beef from the pot and set it aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot, stirring frequently for 4-5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Return the seared beef to the pot.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 60-70 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the flavors meld together.

Step 7

Add the chopped green beans and frozen peas to the pot. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Step 8

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 9

Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3597.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2742.5

Total Fat 169.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 476.3mg	0%
Sodium 4268.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 161.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.9g	0%
Total Sugars 31.3g
Protein 168.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 438.3mg	0%
Iron 28.2mg	0%
Potassium 6598.9mg	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: 53.6%

Protein: 23.7%

Carbs: 22.7%