Meat vegetable soup is a hearty and nutritious dish that combines tender chunks of meat with a variety of vegetables, simmered in a flavorful broth. Here’s a basic recipe for making meat vegetable soup:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) stewing beef, cubed (you can also use chicken, turkey, or any other meat of your choice)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups (1.5 liters) beef or vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz / 400g) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup (150g) frozen peas
- 1 cup (150g) frozen corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Brown the Meat:
- Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Add the cubed stewing beef to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables:
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute, until fragrant.
- Add the Broth and Tomatoes:
- Return the browned beef to the pot.
- Pour in the beef or vegetable broth and diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir to combine.
- Simmer the Soup:
- Bring the soup to a simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the soup simmer for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Add the Potatoes and Herbs:
- Add the diced potatoes, dried thyme, and dried rosemary to the soup. Stir well.
- Continue to simmer the soup for another 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Add the Frozen Vegetables:
- Stir in the frozen peas and corn kernels. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the frozen vegetables are heated through.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve:
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
- Ladle the hot meat vegetable soup into bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
- Serve the soup hot, with crusty bread or crackers on the side.
This meat vegetable soup is a hearty and nutritious meal that’s perfect for warming up on chilly days. Feel free to customize the soup by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs, and enjoy it as a comforting and satisfying dish!
