Classic Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe: Hearty and Simple
A hearty, nostalgic comfort food staple featuring tender beef, potatoes, and a rich tomato-beef broth base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 bag (16 oz) frozen seasoning blend (onions/celery/peppers)
4 large carrots, sliced
2 russet potatoes, chopped
1 bag (12 oz) frozen peas
1 bag (12 oz) frozen green beans
1 bag (12 oz) frozen corn
32 oz beef broth
2 cans (10.75 oz) tomato soup
1 can water
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Brown beef in olive oil in a large stockpot.
2. Sauté carrots and seasoning blend until soft.
3. Add potatoes, remaining vegetables, broth, tomato soup, and water.
4. Simmer on low for 60-75 minutes until beef is tender.
5. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
Use low-sodium broth to control salt levels.
Add noodles at the end for a vegetable beef noodle soup variation.
Freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.