Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb. beef cubes; 1 qt. water; 1 bay leaf; 5 peppercorns; 1 c. sliced carrots; 1/2 c. chopped celery; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 c. (1 lb.) tomatoes; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. marjoram leaves; 1/4 tsp. thyme leaves

Servings: persons

1
Cover beef cubes with water.
2
Heat to boiling.
3
Add bay leaf and peppercorns.
4
Reduce heat.
5
Cover and simmer 1 3/4 hours or until meat is tender.
6
Remove from heat, let cool, skim fat from surface.
7
Strain stock into large saucepan.
8
Add meat cubes and remaining ingredients.
9
Heat to boiling.
10
Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until carrots are tender.
11
Yields 8 (1 cup) servings.

938

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb. beef cubes, 1 qt. water, 1 bay leaf, 5 peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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