Vegetable Beef Soup

Introduction: Vegetable Beef Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish that makes the most of fresh vegetables and tender beef stew meat. This hearty soup is perfect for chilly days and is a versatile recipe, allowing you to customize it with your favorite vegetables. Packed with flavor and warmth, it’s sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat
• 2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 3/4 cups chopped yellow onion (1 large)
• 1 1/4 cups peeled and chopped carrots (3 medium)
• 1 cup chopped celery (3 medium)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (4 cloves)
• 8 cups low-sodium beef broth or chicken broth
• 2 (14 oz.) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 lb red or yellow potatoes, chopped into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 cups (5 oz.) chopped green beans (trim ends first)
• 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

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