Samba Beef Vegetable Soup Recipe

Name: Samba Beef Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 2 lbs stewing beef, finely diced; 1 cup onion, diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 ¼ cups water, divided; 2 cups v- 8 juice or 2 cups tomato juice; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1 bay leaf; 2 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds; black pepper; 4 cups celery, chopped in 2-inch slices; 1 cup carrot, sliced; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons oil
2 lbs stewing beef, finely diced
1 cup onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 ¼ cups water, divided
2 cups v- 8 juice or 2 cups tomato juice
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 bay leaf
2 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds
black pepper
4 cups celery, chopped in 2-inch slices
1 cup carrot, sliced
1 teaspoon oregano
1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)

1
Brown beef slowly in oil in a soup pot.
2
Remove beef.
3
Saute onion and garlic until tender, but not browned.
4
Add 2 cups water, V-8 or tomato juice, vinegar, bay leaf, cumin seed, salt and pepper.
5
Return beef to pot; bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour.
7
Remove bay leaf (if you can find it).
8
Add celery, carrots and oregano.
9
Bring back to boil.
10
Cover; reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes.
11
Add corn.
12
Cover; simmer 5 minutes.

842

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Protein

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons oil, 2 lbs stewing beef, finely diced, 1 cup onion, diced, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Samba Beef 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Samba Beef Vegetable Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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