Vegetable Beef Soup

Step 1

Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Dab beef dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper then add half of the beef to pot and brown about 4 minutes, turning halfway through.

Step 3

Transfer to a plate add another 1/2 Tbsp oil to pot and repeat process with remaining half of beef.

Step 4

Add another 1 Tbsp oil to now empty pot then add onions, carrots, and celery then saute 3 minutes, add garlic saute 1 minute longer.

Step 5

Pour in broth, tomatoes, browned beef, basil, oregano, thyme and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring once or twice throughout, for 30 minutes.

Step 6

Add potatoes then continue to simmer, covered, 20 minutes (you can also add green beans with potatoes if you like them very soft).

Step 7

Stir in green beans and simmer 15 minutes longer, or until all of the veggies and beef are tender.

Step 8

Pour in corn and peas and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and serve warm.

Step 9

Recipe source: Cooking Classy