Description
A hearty and comforting Vegetable Beef Noodle Soup packed with tender beef, fresh vegetables, and egg noodles simmered in a flavorful beef broth. Perfect for a satisfying main course that warms you up on chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Broth
- 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
- 1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
Noodles and Garnish
- 2 cups egg noodles, uncooked
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the beef stew meat with salt and pepper, then sear it in the hot oil until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: In the same pot, add chopped onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute to release its aroma.
- Simmer the Soup Base: Return the seared beef to the pot. Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, diced potatoes, dried thyme, dried basil, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until the beef is tender and flavors meld.
- Add Vegetables and Noodles: Stir in green beans, corn, and uncooked egg noodles. Continue cooking for 8 to 10 minutes, until the noodles are tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Finalize and Serve: Remove and discard the bay leaf. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute vegetables like peas, zucchini, or cabbage based on seasonal availability or preference.
- For an extra depth of flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or sprinkle some Parmesan cheese just before serving.
- Leftovers freeze well if you omit the noodles; add fresh noodles when reheating for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
