Here’s a simple, comforting recipe for Easy Homemade Beef Soup:
🥘 Ingredients:
- 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt & pepper to taste
🍲 Instructions:
- Brown the beef: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same pot, add onion and garlic. Cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add broth and seasonings: Return beef to the pot. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, beef broth, thyme, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 45–50 minutes until beef and vegetables are tender.
- Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with bread or rolls.
🔥 Tip: For extra richness, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a bay leaf while simmering.
If you want, I can also make a super quick 30-minute version of this beef soup that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Do you want me to do that?