Old Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup

Warm up with this comforting old fashioned vegetable beef soup, packed with tender beef and a variety of hearty vegetables. Perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day.

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. 2. Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. 3. Stir in the onions, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes. 4. Add the potatoes, tomatoes, beef broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. 5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through. 6. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary before serving hot.

1 cup beef stew meat, cut into small cubes 1/2 cup diced potatoes 1/4 cup diced carrots 1/4 cup diced celery 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 cups beef broth 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh) 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil