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Vegetable Beef Soup (Fall apart beef!)

This hearty vegetable beef soup features fall-apart tender beef, an array of colorful vegetables, and savory spices. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this soup is sure to warm you up on chilly days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot or Dutch oven
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 set Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add the diced beef chuck roast to the pot and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brown the beef on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until they start to soften.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  • Return the browned beef to the pot and pour in the beef broth and water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Stir in the diced potatoes, green beans, diced tomatoes, thyme, oregano, and the bay leaf.
  • Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Allow the soup to simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and falls apart easily.
  • Check occasionally and add more water if needed to achieve your desired consistency.
  • Once done, remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired.
  • Serve hot using a ladle, and enjoy!

Notes

This soup can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day.
You can customize the soup by adding your favorite vegetables, such as peas or corn.
If you prefer thicker soup, you can mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot.