Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup
Tender beef and root vegetables in a rich broth—a classic American comfort soup ready in under an hour. Perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut beef into 3/4-inch cubes. Pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Dice onion, slice carrots 1/4-inch thick, slice celery 1/4-inch thick.
Step 3
Dice potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes.
Step 4
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
Step 5
Working in batches, sear beef without stirring for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to a plate.
Step 6
Add onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Sauté 6 minutes until softened.
Step 7
Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 8
Pour broth into the pot, scraping up browned bits. Return beef and juices to pot.
Step 9
Add potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer 25–30 minutes until beef is tender.
Step 10
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 11
Serve hot in bowls.
Tools you’ll need
- large heavy-bottomed pot (6-quart minimum)
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- paper towels
- wooden spoon
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