Description
Amish Beef and Vegetable Soup is a hearty, savory soup featuring tender beef stew meat and a medley of wholesome vegetables simmered slowly in a rich beef broth. This traditional American main course uses simple, fresh ingredients and classic stovetop cooking to create a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for chilly days or anytime you crave homestyle nourishment.
Ingredients
Meat and Oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
Broth and Seasonings
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and cook until it is browned on all sides, developing rich flavor and color.
- Sauté Onion: Add the diced onion to the pot with the beef and cook for about 3 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to release its aroma without burning.
- Add Vegetables and Broth: Combine the carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, corn, diced tomatoes, beef broth, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried basil, and bay leaf into the pot.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 60 to 75 minutes until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Final Touch: Remove and discard the bay leaf. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve Warm: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot for a cozy, satisfying meal.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, allow the soup to simmer longer on low heat to further tenderize the beef and meld the seasonings.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.
- This soup freezes well for up to 3 months; cool completely before freezing in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
