Beef Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound Beef stew meat
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium, chopped Onion
• 2 medium, chopped Carrots
• 2 stalks, chopped Celery
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 6 cups Beef broth
• 1 14.5 ounce can Diced tomatoes
• 2 medium, diced Potatoes
• 1 cup, trimmed and cut Green beans
• 1 cup, frozen or fresh Corn
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 Dried bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Season beef stew meat with salt and pepper. Brown the beef in batches, then remove from the pot and set aside.

3. 3

   Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

4. 4

   Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

5. 5

   Return the beef to the pot. Pour in beef broth and add diced tomatoes and bay leaf.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until beef is tender.

7. 7

   Add potatoes and continue to simmer for 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Add green beans and corn and cook for another 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

9. 9

   Remove bay leaf before serving. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.