Description
This hearty Pot Vegetable Soup with Stew Meat combines tender beef, fresh vegetables, and savory herbs in a comforting and nutritious one-pot meal perfect for chilly days or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Oils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds beef stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Vegetables
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 1 medium potato (peeled and diced)
- 1 zucchini (chopped)
- 1 cup green beans (trimmed and chopped)
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup peas (frozen)
Liquids and Canned Goods
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 6 cups beef broth
Herbs and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add stew meat and sear for 5–6 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Add Root Vegetables: Stir in sliced carrots, chopped celery, and diced potatoes. Cook for another 5 minutes to begin softening the vegetables.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the browned beef to the pot. Add chopped zucchini, canned diced tomatoes with juices, beef broth, dried thyme, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for 60–75 minutes, or until the meat is tender and flavors meld.
- Add Remaining Vegetables: Stir in the chopped green beans, corn, and peas. Continue simmering uncovered for another 10–15 minutes until all vegetables are cooked through.
- Final Touches: Remove the bay leaf before serving to avoid any bitter notes. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.
Notes
- This soup is excellent for meal prep and freezes well for future meals.
- If the soup thickens too much after standing, add extra broth or water to loosen it.
- Serve with crusty bread or over steamed rice for a more filling dish.
- Feel free to swap in your favorite seasonal vegetables or adjust herbs according to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
