Sure, here’s a simple recipe for vegetable beef soup:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic. SautΓ© until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the diced carrots, celery, and bell pepper to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return the browned beef to the pot. Add the diced tomatoes (with their juices), beef broth, diced potatoes, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Stir to combine.
- Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your delicious vegetable beef soup!
Feel free to adjust the ingredients and seasoning according to your taste preferences. Enjoy your meal!