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Easy Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe

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This Easy Vegetable Beef Soup recipe is a hearty, comforting bowl packed with tender beef, a variety of vibrant vegetables, and rich beef stock, enhanced with fresh herbs and a touch of red wine. Perfect for a wholesome meal that warms the soul, this soup combines the deep flavors of slow-cooked beef with fresh garden ingredients for an irresistible, nourishing dish.

Ingredients

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Meat and Fats

  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 ½ to 3 pounds precooked or raw strip roast

Vegetables

  • 2 peeled small-diced yellow onions
  • 4 finely minced garlic cloves
  • 4 peeled and sliced carrots
  • 4 sliced ribs of celery
  • 3 small peeled and sliced parsnips (about ¾ cup)
  • 2 peeled large diced russet potatoes
  • 8 ounces green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 pint thinly sliced baby bella mushrooms
  • 1 ½ cups green peas
  • 2 cups corn kernels

Liquids and Staples

  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup dry red wine (optional)
  • 16 cups beef stock
  • 28 ounce can San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand

Herbs, Seasonings, and Condiments

  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 ½ tablespoons finely minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 ½ tablespoons finely minced fresh thyme
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • Worcestershire sauce, to taste
  • Tabasco sauce, to taste
  • Coarse salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Others

  • 1 pound dry ditalini pasta
  • 1 recipe beurre manié (a paste made of equal parts butter and flour)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. If using raw strip roast, brown the beef on all sides until a rich crust forms, about 5-7 minutes per side for each batch. If using precooked, skip browning and add meat later.
  2. Sauté aromatics: Add peeled diced onions and minced garlic to the pot with the beef drippings. Cook until onions are translucent and fragrant, approximately 5 minutes.
  3. Add tomato paste and deglaze: Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen its flavor. Pour in dry red wine if using, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen browned bits. Let it reduce for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add broth and bay leaf: Pour in 16 cups beef stock and add the bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add vegetables: Add sliced carrots, celery, parsnips, and diced potatoes. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until vegetables begin to soften.
  6. Incorporate tomatoes and mushrooms: Add crushed San Marzano tomatoes and sliced baby bella mushrooms to the pot. Continue simmering for another 15 minutes.
  7. Add green beans, corn, and peas: Stir in green beans, corn kernels, and green peas. Cook for 10 minutes more until all vegetables are tender but still vibrant.
  8. Cook pasta separately: In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook ditalini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  9. Finish soup with beurre manié and herbs: Gradually whisk in the beurre manié to thicken the soup to desired consistency. Stir in minced rosemary, thyme, and parsley. Season with Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, coarse salt, and freshly cracked pepper to taste.
  10. Serve: Remove bay leaf, add cooked pasta to the soup or serve pasta on the side as preferred. Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • If using raw beef, browning enhances flavor but can be skipped with pre-cooked beef.
  • Beurre manié is essential for thickening; prepare by mixing equal parts softened butter and flour into a smooth paste.
  • Red wine adds depth but can be omitted for a non-alcoholic version.
  • Adjust seasoning with Worcestershire and Tabasco sauces according to preferred spiciness and flavor complexity.
  • Use fresh herbs for best taste; dried can be substituted but use about one-third of the quantity.
  • Cook pasta separately to prevent it from soaking up too much soup and becoming mushy.

Keywords: vegetable beef soup, hearty soup, beef and vegetable stew, easy soup recipe, homemade beef soup, ditalini pasta soup

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