# 🥄 Beef Vegetable Soup – A Hearty Meal for your Family! 🥔🥕🥩
## Introduction
When the days get chillier, there’s nothing better than a bowl of homemade Beef Vegetable Soup to warm you up. This delicious one-pot wonder is loaded with juicy chunks of chuck roast and a basketful of vegetables, making it a nutritious and filling meal.
## Why Make This Recipe
Beef Vegetable Soup is everything you want in a fall or winter dish. It’s hearty, warm, comforting, and packed with healthful ingredients. The rich broth coupled with tender beef and vibrant vegetables creates a wonderful blend of textures and flavors. Plus, it’s an excellent way to sneak in some extra veggies in your family’s diet.
## How to Make Beef Vegetable Soup
Preparing this nourishing soup just involves a few easy steps. So, put on your chef’s hat and let’s get started!
## Ingredients:
– 2 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 1 large onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 3 stalks celery, chopped
– 4 carrots, sliced
– 4 cups beef broth
– 2 cups water
– 3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
– 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
– 1 cup green beans, trimmed and halved
– 2 tsp dried thyme
– 1 tsp dried rosemary
– 1 bay leaf
## Directions :
1. Start by seasoning chuck roast cubes with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes, and brown on all sides. Once done, remove and set aside.
3. Use the same pot to sauté onions and garlic until onions become translucent.
4. Add in celery and carrots, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Return the beef to the pot and throw in beef broth, water, potatoes, diced tomatoes, green beans, thyme, rosemary, and a bay leaf.
6. Bring the mix to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 2 hours. Ensure to stir occasionally until the beef turns tender, and the flavors are well-blended.
7. Remember to take out the bay leaf before serving!
## How to Serve Beef Vegetable Soup
Serve this delightful Beef Vegetable Soup hot, ideally with crusty baguettes or warm cornbread on the side, smeared with soft, sweet cream butter.
## How to Store Beef Vegetable Soup
Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge. It stays good for up to 3 days. Before reheating, ensure to stir the soup well to redistribute the ingredients evenly.
## Tips to Make Beef Vegetable Soup
– Be sure to brown the beef well, as it enhances the overall flavor of the soup.
– You can replace water with additional beef broth for a deeper flavor.
– Feel free to add more vegetables of your choice such as peas, corn, bell peppers, or zucchini.
## Variations
For a vegetarian version, replace beef with beans or lentils, and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
## FAQs
1. **Can I use another cut of beef?** Absolutely, you can use other cuts of beef such as brisket or boneless beef short ribs.
2. **Can I use frozen vegetables?** Yes, frozen vegetables work perfectly fine in this soup.
3. **Can I make this soup in a slow cooker?** Yes, following the same steps, just allow it to cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Whenever cold weather is upon us, this Beef Vegetable Soup is the go-to dish to warm up. So gather your family and indulge in this wholesome, hearty soup!