Dom
Culinary Explorer
Try this warm soup guys!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) beef stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups beef broth (or 4 cups water + 2 beef bouillon cubes)
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 1 cup potatoes, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas (or fresh if you prefer)
- 1 cup corn kernels (optional)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Brown the Beef:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef stew meat and cook until browned on all sides. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables:
- In the same pot, add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion becomes translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Build the Soup:
- Return the browned beef to the pot.
- Add the beef broth (or water and bouillon cubes), carrots, celery, potatoes, peas, corn (if using), diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, dried thyme, dried oregano, and bay leaf.
- Stir well to combine.
- Simmer:
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Stir occasionally and check the seasoning. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Finish:
- Remove the bay leaf.
- Stir in the chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve:
- Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy!