This Beef Vegetable Soup Recipe Tastes Like Home

beef stew meat

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork shoulder provides a similar texture.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth reduces calories and can be made easily.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and works well for sautéing.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add beef stew meat and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove beef and set aside; add onions and garlic to the pot, sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in carrots, celery, and potatoes; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Return the beef to the pot; add beef broth, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, and thyme.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.

Add green beans and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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