Ingredients
– 1 1/2 pounds of beef stew meat
– 2 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil divided
– 1 3/4 cups of chopped yellow onion (from 1 large onion)
– 1 1/4 cups of peeled and chopped carrots (3 medium carrots)
– 1 cup of celery (3 medium stalks)
– 1 1/2 tablespoons of garlic (4 cloves)
– 8 cups of low-sodium beef or chicken broth
– 2 cans (14 ounces each) of canned tomatoes
– 1 1/2 teaspoons of dried basil
– 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
– 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 pound of red or yellow potatoes chopped into 3/4-inch cubes
– 1 1/2 cups of chopped green beans (trimmed)
– 1 1/2 cups of frozen corn
– 1 cup of frozen peas
– 1/3 cup of fresh parsley
Instructions
1-First, heat the olive oil in a large pot and brown the 1 1/2 pounds of beef stew meat over medium-high heat until it’s nicely seared. This step, which takes about 5-7 minutes, locks in the juices and adds a deep taste.
2-Next, add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery, sautéing them until they soften, then stir in the garlic for an extra burst of flavor.
3-Once the veggies are ready, pour in the 8 cups of broth and the two cans of tomatoes, along with the herbs like basil, oregano, and thyme. Add the browned beef and let it simmer covered for 30 minutes to blend everything together.
4-After that, toss in the potatoes and continue simmering for 20 minutes; add the green beans at this point if you want them tender, or later for a crunchier bite, and cook for another 15 minutes.
5-Finally, stir in the frozen corn and peas, heating them through for about 5 minutes, then mix in the fresh parsley before serving warm.
Last Step:
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🥩 Use marbled stew meat cut into bite-sized chunks for tender results.
🌿 Substitute Italian seasoning for the herb mix if preferred.
⏲️ This soup can be prepared in a slow cooker after browning meat and sautéing vegetables for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 344 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg