This hearty Pot Vegetable Soup with Stew Meat is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any day of the week. Packed with tender stew meat and an assortment of vegetables, this soup is sure to warm you up from the inside out.
Author:nadia
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 35 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Soup
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
UnitsScale
Stew Meat:
1pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
Vegetables:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 medium potatoes, diced
1cup green beans, trimmed and cut
1cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
Seasonings:
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Brown the Stew Meat: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the stew meat and brown on all sides, about 5–7 minutes. Remove the meat and set aside.
Cook the Soup: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 45 minutes. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, corn, tomatoes, thyme, basil, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for another 30–40 minutes until vegetables are tender and meat is fully cooked.
Serve: Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute or add vegetables such as peas, zucchini, or cabbage.
For a thicker broth, mash a few potatoes in the soup before serving.