Description
A comforting and hearty soup featuring tender cubed beef, fresh carrots, potatoes, and green beans simmered in rich beef broth. Perfect for warming up on chilly days and easy to prepare with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb stew beef, cubed
Vegetables
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup potatoes, diced
- 1 cup green beans
Liquids and Seasonings
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the cubed stew beef and brown on all sides for about 5 minutes to develop flavor.
- Add broth and vegetables: Pour in 4 cups of beef broth, then add the chopped carrots, diced potatoes, and green beans. Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer until tender: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer gently for 25 minutes or until the vegetables and beef are tender.
- Season and serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste, and optionally add a dash of Worcestershire sauce for added depth. Serve the soup warm.
Notes
- Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce for enhanced depth of flavor.
- Use fresh or frozen vegetables depending on availability.
- Can be made in advance and reheated for better flavor infusion.
- For a thicker soup, mash a few potatoes in the broth before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
