Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 3 carrots, diced
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen green beans
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add beef and cook until browned on all sides.
3. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add broth, water, tomatoes, carrots, celery, potatoes, and bay leaves.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
6. Add corn, peas, green beans, thyme, salt, and pepper.
7. Simmer for 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
8. Remove bay leaves and stir in parsley.
9. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
10. Serve hot with crusty bread.