Description
Warm and filling beef soup loaded with tender meat, vegetables, and rich broth, perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Meat and Broth
- 1 pound (450 g) beef stew meat
- 4 cups (960 ml) beef broth
Vegetables
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning and Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat to prepare for sautéeing the beef and vegetables.
- Brown the beef: Add the beef stew meat to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, which seals in the flavor.
- Add vegetables: Incorporate the chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, chopped celery, and diced potatoes into the pot with the beef.
- Pour broth: Pour in the beef broth to cover the ingredients and bring the soup mixture together.
- Bring to a boil and simmer: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer gently for 45 to 60 minutes until the beef is tender and flavors meld.
- Season and serve: Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot for a hearty meal.
Notes
- Simmer longer if you prefer more tender beef.
- Adding herbs such as thyme, bay leaves, or parsley can enhance the flavor.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
