Hearty Beef Soup Bowl (Printable version)

Tender beef and root vegetables simmered to create a comforting and flavorful bowl.

# List of ingredients:

→ Meat

01 - 1.5 lbs beef chuck or stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
03 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
04 - 1 large onion, diced
05 - 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
08 - 1 cup frozen peas

→ Broth & Seasonings

09 - 8 cups beef broth
10 - 2 bay leaves
11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
13 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
14 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

→ Optional

15 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
16 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for browning beef

# Directions:

01 - Heat the vegetable oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes in batches and brown evenly. Remove and set aside.
02 - In the same pot, add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
03 - Stir in tomato paste, if using, and cook for 1 minute to deepen flavor.
04 - Return browned beef to the pot. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, and green beans.
05 - Pour in beef broth and add bay leaves, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
06 - Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender and flavors meld.
07 - In the last 10 minutes, stir in frozen peas. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly. Remove bay leaves before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels like a warm hug in a bowl, with tender beef and garden-fresh vegetables blending perfectly
  • This soup has that magic where every simmer deepens the flavors into something unforgettable
02 -
  • Browning the beef properly is key—it locks in flavor and creates a richer broth
  • Adding peas at the end keeps them vibrant and fresh, avoiding a mushy texture
03 -
  • Work in batches when browning the beef to avoid overcrowding the pan and steaming instead of searing
  • Simmer gently and resist rushing to let all the flavors marry tenderly

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