Nothing beats a steaming bowl of hearty soup on a cold evening, and this Easy Vegetable Beef Soup is the ultimate comfort in a pot. Packed with tender beef, wholesome vegetables, and a rich, savory broth that simmers to perfection, it’s filling, flavorful, and nourishing all at once. The best part? It’s a one-pot wonder that makes dinner simple and satisfying for the whole family.
Best Ever Easy Vegetable Beef Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ lbs beef stew meat
- 2 ½ Tbsp olive oil, divided
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 ¾ cups yellow onion, chopped (1 large)
- 1 ¼ cups carrots, peeled and chopped (3 medium)
- 1 cup celery, chopped (3 medium)
- 1 ½ Tbsp minced garlic (4 cloves)
- 8 cups low-sodium beef broth or chicken broth
- 2 (14 oz) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 ½ tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 lb red or yellow potatoes, chopped
- 1 ½ cups green beans, chopped (about 5 oz)
- 1 ½ cups frozen corn
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped
How To Make Best Ever Easy Vegetable Beef Soup
Step 1: Brown the Beef
Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Pat the beef dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper, and brown half of it for about 4 minutes, turning halfway through. Transfer to a plate, then repeat with the remaining beef and another ½ Tbsp of oil.
Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables
Add the remaining 1 Tbsp of oil to the pot, then toss in the onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 3 minutes, then stir in the garlic and sauté for 1 more minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Build the Soup Base
Pour in the broth and diced tomatoes. Return the browned beef to the pot, then add basil, oregano, thyme, and more salt and pepper to taste. Bring it all to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4: Add Potatoes & Green Beans
Stir in the potatoes and continue simmering, covered, for another 20 minutes. Add the green beans and cook for 15 minutes more, or until the beef and vegetables are fork-tender.
Step 5: Finish & Serve
Add the frozen corn and peas, cooking just until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the fresh parsley before serving.
This vegetable beef soup is the definition of cozy comfort food—hearty, flavorful, and perfect for chilly nights. Serve it with warm crusty bread, and you’ve got a complete meal the whole family will love.