Hearty soup with tender beef, root vegetables, and savory herbs—perfect for warming up on cold days.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 large onion, diced
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 3 medium carrots, sliced
06 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
07 - 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
08 - 1 parsnip, peeled and diced
09 - 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
10 - 1 cup frozen peas
11 - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
→ Liquids
12 - 8 cups beef broth
→ Herbs & Seasonings
13 - 2 bay leaves
14 - 1 tsp dried thyme
15 - 1 tsp dried oregano
16 - ½ tsp black pepper
17 - 1 tsp salt, or to taste
18 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides for 5–7 minutes until deeply caramelized. Remove beef with a slotted spoon and set aside.
02 - In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
03 - Return browned beef to the pot. Stir in potatoes, parsnip, green beans, diced tomatoes with juice, beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, pepper, and salt. Stir well to combine.
04 - Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender and vegetables are partially cooked.
05 - Add frozen peas and cook uncovered for 10–15 minutes until all vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning to taste.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread.
