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Vegetable Beef Soup

Cultural Context

Vegetable Beef Soup has its roots in American home cooking, often made as a comforting meal during colder months. This hearty dish combines beef and a variety of vegetables, reflecting the resourceful nature of traditional cooking where leftover ingredients are transformed into a nourishing soup. Today, it remains a family favorite, with variations found in many households across the country, often tailored to personal tastes and seasonal produce.

AmericanUSmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 pounds stewing beef or chuck roast, cut in 1 inch cubes
8 cups water
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion chopped
2 carrots chopped
2 stalks celery chopped
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
3 tablespoons tomato paste
14.5 ounce diced tomatoes (1 can)
1 beef bouillon or 2 tbsp vegeta
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 small zucchini chopped
¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 large egg beaten
¼ cup parsley chopped

beef stew meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Lean turkey reduces fat while maintaining protein.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and sodium.

carrots

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: canned potatoes

Cauliflower lowers carbs and adds fiber.

1

Heat olive oil in a 6 quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

2

Add the cubed stewing beef or chuck roast and brown on all sides.

3

Stir in the chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until the onion is translucent.

4

Add tomato paste and diced tomatoes; stir to combine.

5

Pour in the water and add the beef bouillon; bring to a boil.

6

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7

Add cauliflower florets and chopped zucchini; reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender.

8

Stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice and beaten egg.

9

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

6 Quart Dutch OvenSoup LadleWhite Soup Bowls

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Beef Vegetable SoupHearty Vegetable Beef Soup

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