Enjoy a delicious bowl of My Mom's Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup, made with tender beef, fresh vegetables, and a rich broth. Perfect for a wholesome meal, this soup recipe is a family favorite that’s easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Author:Katy
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Soup
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb beef stew meat, cut into cubes
4 cups beef broth
2 cups water
2 large carrots, sliced
3 potatoes, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 cup green beans, trimmed
1 cup corn kernels
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
In a large pot, brown the beef stew meat over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until onions are translucent.
Pour in beef broth, water, and diced tomatoes. Stir in the bay leaf and dried thyme. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
Add the carrots, potatoes, celery, and green beans to the pot. Simmer for another 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in the corn and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf and serve hot.
Notes
For a thicker soup, you can add a tablespoon of tomato paste.
Adjust the seasoning to taste; you may prefer more salt or pepper.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.