Beef Vegetable Soup

Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup: A Comforting Classic Made Step by Step

There’s something timeless about a warm bowl of beef vegetable soup. It’s nourishing, deeply flavorful, and perfect for chilly days or whenever you crave something wholesome and satisfying. This recipe combines tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a rich, savory broth into a dish that feels like home in every spoonful.

Let’s walk through how to make it from scratch, step by step.

🥩 Ingredients You’ll Need

For the soup base:

• 500g beef stew meat (cut into small cubes)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced

Vegetables:

• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1 cup green beans (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)

Liquid and seasoning:

• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 bay leaf

🍲 Step-by-Step Cooking Method

Step 1: Sear the Beef

Start by heating the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches (avoid overcrowding) and sear them until browned on all sides. This step locks in flavor and adds depth to the soup.

Once browned, remove the beef and set it aside.

Step 2: Build the Flavor Base

In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook for about 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

At this stage, you’ll notice the base of your soup starting to smell amazing.

Step 3: Deglaze and Combine

Return the beef to the pot. Add a splash of the beef broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to release all those flavorful browned bits—this is key for a rich soup.

Then add:

• Remaining beef broth
• Tomato paste
• Diced tomatoes

Stir everything together until well combined.

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