This hearty and comforting Vegetable Beef Soup is perfect for a cozy meal, filled with tender vegetables and a flavorful broth. Whether using beef bone or another cut of beef, it’s a delicious, customizable dish.
Ingredients:
For the Broth:
- 1 steak bone or other beef cut
- 3 liters (about 12 cups) water
- 2 large carrots
- 2 celery sticks
- 1 large white onion, quartered
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Additional vegetables (optional), to taste
For the Soup:
- 1 can (796 ml or 28 oz) of diced tomatoes
- 2 celery stalks, cut into chunks
- 1 large onion, cut into wedges
- Pasta (short variety), to taste
- Fresh spinach, cut into strips, to taste
- Green beans, to taste
- Corn kernels, to taste
- Grated cheese, for serving (optional)
Method:
Preparing the Broth:
- Assemble Ingredients: Place the beef bone, carrots, celery sticks, and quartered onion into a large pot.
- Cook the Broth: Add water to the pot, ensuring all ingredients are submerged. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Let it cook for about 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until the liquid reduces by about one-third.
- Strain and Reserve: Use a sieve to strain the broth, removing the solid ingredients. If desired, save the carrots and any meat from the beef bone to add back into the soup later.
Making the Soup:
- Reheat Broth: Return the strained broth to the stove and bring it to a low simmer.
- Add Tomatoes: Stir in the diced tomatoes into the simmering broth.
- Reintroduce Vegetables and Pasta: Add the previously reserved carrots (cut into pieces), celery chunks, onion wedges, and pasta. If you reserved any meat from the broth-making process, add it back to the soup now.
- Cook Until Tender: Let the soup cook until the pasta is tender and the vegetables are cooked to your liking, whether crispy or semi-cooked.
- Add Spinach and More Vegetables: Stir in the fresh spinach and any quick-cooking vegetables, such as green beans and corn kernels. Heat through for a few minutes.
- Final Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Serving:
- Serve Hot: Ladle the soup into bowls. If desired, top with grated cheese.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately while hot and enjoy the hearty, comforting flavors.
Notes:
- Variability: This soup is very versatile! Feel free to add seasonal or preferred vegetables.
- Meat Options: If using meaty bones or cuts, remove the cooked meat, chop it, and add it back into the soup for extra flavor and texture.
This detailed recipe ensures a delicious Vegetable Beef Soup that’s sure to warm you up and satisfy your hunger!