Introduction

There’s something special about a simmering pot of vegetable beef soup on the stove—it feels like home. This classic comfort food brings together tender beef, colorful vegetables, and rich broth for a cozy meal that warms you from the inside out. It’s the kind of recipe that fills the kitchen with nostalgic aromas that remind you of family dinners and slow, peaceful evenings.

What makes this soup truly timeless is how nourishing and comforting it is. Each spoonful is loaded with hearty vegetables, melt-in-your-mouth beef, and simple seasonings that create deep, satisfying flavor. Whether you grew up enjoying it or you’re discovering it for the first time, this soup has a way of grounding you and bringing everyone to the table.

It’s also incredibly practical — an easy dinner recipe that stretches beautifully, stores well, and works for everything from meal prep to busy weeknights. If you’re looking for a family-friendly comfort food that tastes like it simmered all day (even if it didn’t), this is the one.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat
• 2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 3/4 cups chopped yellow onion (1 large)
• 1 1/4 cups peeled and chopped carrots (3 medium)
• 1 cup chopped celery (3 medium)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (4 cloves)
• 8 cups low-sodium beef broth or chicken broth
• 2 (14 oz.) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 lb red or yellow potatoes, chopped into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 cups (5 oz.) chopped green beans (trim ends first)
• 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

How To Make Vegetable Beef Soup:

1. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Dab beef dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper then add half of the beef to pot and brown about 4 minutes, turning halfway through.
3. Transfer to a plate add another 1/2 Tbsp oil to pot and repeat process with remaining half of beef.
4. Add another 1 Tbsp oil to now empty pot then add onions, carrots, and celery then saute 3 minutes, add garlic saute 1 minute longer.
5. Pour in broth, tomatoes, browned beef, basil, oregano, thyme and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring once or twice throughout, for 30 minutes.
6. Add potatoes then continue to simmer, covered, 20 minutes (you can also add green beans with potatoes if you like them very soft).
7. Stir in green beans and simmer 15 minutes longer, or until all of the veggies and beef are tender.
8. Pour in corn and peas and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and serve warm.

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