Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup

This Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. It features a rich, savory base built from browned beef and aromatic onions, simmered with tender potatoes, carrots, celery, and tomatoes. The addition of fresh basil, thyme, and a bay leaf infuses the broth with warm, herbal notes that elevate simple ingredients into a gourmet experience. Packed with fiber and protein, this soup is both nourishing and satisfying. It's perfect for meal prep, as the flavors deepen and improve overnight. Serve with crusty bread for a complete, home-style meal that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.

Cooking Method: Stewing

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 247.2

Description

This Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. It features a rich, savory base built from browned beef and aromatic onions, simmered with tender potatoes, carrots, celery, and tomatoes. The addition of fresh basil, thyme, and a bay leaf infuses the broth with warm, herbal notes that elevate simple ingredients into a gourmet experience. Packed with fiber and protein, this soup is both nourishing and satisfying. It's perfect for meal prep, as the flavors deepen and improve overnight. Serve with crusty bread for a complete, home-style meal that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.

Directions

1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the cubed beef and chopped onion, browning the meat until golden and the onions are softened.
2
Drain any excess fat from the pot if necessary.
3
Add the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, sliced celery, chopped tomatoes, water (or broth), beef bouillon, salt, pepper, bay leaf, basil, and thyme to the pot.
4
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the beef is cooked through.
5
Stir in the drained corn, green beans, and peas. Heat through for an additional 5 minutes.
6
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 247.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.0g4%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 109.0mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 54.8g19%
Dietary Fiber 14.6g59%
Sugars 27.4g
Protein 10.0g20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: vegetable soup, beef broth, comfort food, hearty, potato, carrots, celery, onion, tomatoes, herbs, basil, thyme, bay leaf, meal prep, winter soup, easy dinner, rustic, homemade, simmered, healthy

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