Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe

Directions for Vegetable Beef Soup

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Chop all vegetables and set aside.

2. 2

   Brown the Beef

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides.

3. 3

   Add Vegetables and Garlic

   Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

4. 4

   Combine Ingredients

   Stir in the diced potatoes, green beans, canned tomatoes, beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper.

5. 5

   Simmer the Soup

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for about 1 hour or until the beef is tender.

6. 6

   Finish and Serve

   Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning if necessary, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.