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Vegetable Beef Soup

Vegetable beef soup simmers browned beef chuck in a savory tomato broth until fork-tender, then adds potatoes and colorful vegetables. The result is a hearty soup with tender beef and plenty of vegetables in every bowl.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb beef chuck roast cut into 3/4-inch cubes and patted dry
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 yellow onion large, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1.5 lb potatoes cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 3 carrots sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 2 celery ribs sliced
  • 8 oz green beans trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Season the beef with the salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches, turning as needed, for 5–7 minutes per batch; transfer to a plate.
  3. Add the onion to the pot and cook over medium heat for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  4. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Add the broth, tomatoes, bay leaf, and thyme, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  6. Return the beef and any accumulated juices and bring to a boil.
  7. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 1 1/2–2 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
  8. Stir in the potatoes, carrots, celery, and green beans; cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes, until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
  9. Stir in the corn and peas and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
  10. Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.

Notes

Brown the beef in batches so it sears rather than steams. Refrigerate leftovers for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. For a lower-sodium option, choose no-salt-added diced tomatoes.