Description
Hearty pioneer woman vegetable beef soup blends rustic comfort with nutritious ingredients from rural kitchens. Rich beef stock, tender meat, and garden-fresh vegetables combine for a satisfying meal that warms you completely.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (0.9 kg) beef stew meat
- 1 medium onion, 1.5 cups finely diced
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup green beans, cut into bite size pieces
- 8 cups beef broth, low sodium
- 14 oz (397 g) can diced tomatoes
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Sear beef pieces in a large pot with olive oil over medium-high heat, creating a rich caramelized exterior by browning thoroughly on all sides, working in batches to prevent overcrowding.
- Aromatic Foundation: Introduce diced onions to the browned meat, sautéing until they turn translucent and develop a light golden hue, releasing their sweet, savory essence.
- Liquid Base Development: Integrate tomato sauce, bay leaves, salt, and pepper into the meat mixture. Pour beef broth to create a robust liquid foundation. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer, covering partially and allowing the beef to tenderize for 60-75 minutes until it nearly falls apart.
- Vegetable Integration: Fold in cubed potatoes, sliced carrots, and diced celery during the meat’s final simmering stage. Continue cooking for 20 minutes, allowing vegetables to absorb the rich, meaty flavors while maintaining their structural integrity.
- Final Composition: Add green beans and additional onions, cooking for 10-12 minutes to ensure complete vegetable tenderness. Finish by stirring in fresh parsley, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper to elevate the soup’s overall flavor profile.
Notes
- Meat Searing Technique: Brown beef in single layers to develop deep, rich caramelization and maximize flavor complexity without steaming the meat.
- Slow Cooking Magic: Allow extended simmering time to transform tough beef cuts into meltingly tender, succulent pieces that release incredible taste.
- Vegetable Timing Strategy: Add harder vegetables like potatoes and carrots earlier, while delicate green beans enter later to prevent overcooking and maintain perfect texture.
- Flavor Enhancement Tip: Let soup rest briefly after cooking to allow ingredients to harmonize, creating a more integrated and robust taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg