Soup Recipes - Vegetable Beef Soup With Stew Meat

beef

🥗Healthier: lean ground turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Lower in fat and cost-effective.

carrots

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

More nutritious and budget-friendly.

Begin by gathering all ingredients for the soup.

Cut stew meat into bite-sized pieces, halving larger chunks.

Coat the beef in flour (optional step).

In a large pot, brown the beef over medium heat until cooked through.

Remove the browned beef from the pot and set aside.

In the same pot, add chopped onions and celery; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

Add chopped carrots and cook for a few more minutes.

Dissolve beef base in hot water and add to the pot.

Pour in tomato paste and stewed tomatoes; mix well.

Add the browned beef back into the pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 1 hour and 20 minutes.

After 1 hour and 20 minutes, add diced potatoes and remaining carrots; cook for 15 minutes.

Add frozen green beans and corn; cook for an additional 12 minutes.

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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