Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup (Classic, Cozy & Loaded with Flavor)

 


Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup (Classic, Cozy & Loaded with Flavor)

There’s something deeply comforting about a big pot of vegetable beef soup simmering on the stove. The gentle bubbling, the rich aroma of herbs and beef, the colorful vegetables peeking through the broth — it feels like home in a bowl.

This is the kind of soup that warms you from the inside out. It’s hearty without being heavy, packed with tender beef and garden vegetables, and somehow tastes even better the next day.

And the best part? It’s simple, wholesome, and made with everyday ingredients.

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Overview of This Recipe

This Vegetable Beef Soup combines tender stew meat, potatoes, carrots, green beans, corn, peas, and aromatic herbs in a rich tomato-based broth.

It’s classic. It’s satisfying. And it feeds a crowd beautifully.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • 🥩 Tender, flavorful beef

  • 🥕 Loaded with colorful vegetables

  • 🍅 Rich tomato-herb broth

  • 🥣 Perfect for meal prep

  • ❄️ Freezer-friendly

What It Tastes Like

Savory, herb-infused broth with melt-in-your-mouth beef and perfectly tender vegetables. The tomatoes add brightness, while basil, oregano, and thyme create that cozy, slow-simmered flavor.

Every spoonful is hearty and nourishing.

Benefits of This Recipe

  • High in protein

  • Packed with vegetables

  • Great for batch cooking

  • Budget-friendly

  • Even better as leftovers

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs beef stew meat

  • 2½ Tbsp olive oil, divided

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 1¾ cups chopped yellow onion

  • 1¼ cups chopped carrots

  • 1 cup chopped celery

  • 1½ Tbsp minced garlic

  • 8 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth

  • 2 (14 oz) cans diced tomatoes

  • 1½ tsp dried basil

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • ½ tsp dried thyme

  • 1 lb red or yellow potatoes, cubed

  • 1½ cups chopped green beans

  • 1½ cups frozen corn

  • 1 cup frozen peas

  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley

Necessary Tools

  • Large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven

  • Wooden spoon

  • Sharp knife

  • Cutting board

  • Ladle

Ingredient Additions & Substitutions

Want to make it your own?

  • Add zucchini in the last 10 minutes

  • Swap potatoes for sweet potatoes

  • Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for depth

  • Stir in a handful of spinach before serving

  • Use fresh herbs instead of dried (double the amount)

This soup is flexible — use what you have.

Step-by-Step Instructions

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