A hearty and nutritious beef vegetable soup that combines tender beef chunks with a variety of fresh vegetables, simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth.
Author:Kitchen Hub
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour 35 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 55 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Soup
Method:Simmering
Cuisine:Mexican
Diet:Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
500g beef chuck, cut into chunks
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, sliced
2 potatoes, diced
1 zucchini, sliced
1 cup green beans, trimmed
1 cup corn kernels
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 tomato, diced
8 cups beef broth
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add beef chunks and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
Return beef to the pot. Add beef broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
Add carrots, potatoes, and celery. Cook for 20 minutes.
Stir in zucchini, green beans, corn, and tomato. Cook for an additional 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Adjust seasoning if needed. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
You can add other vegetables like cabbage or peas if desired.
For a richer flavor, use homemade beef broth.
This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.