Delicious Beef and Vegetable Soup Recipe

 Delicious Beef and Vegetable Soup Recipe 🍲

Ingredients

(Serves 4):

500g beef (muscle, chuck, or other soup meat, cut into cubes)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 carrots, sliced

2 medium potatoes, diced

1 zucchini, diced

1 cup green beans, chopped (or other vegetable of your choice)

1/2 cup soup noodles (optional, shell or Ave Maria type)

1 liter water or beef broth

2 ripe tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can of peeled tomatoes)

1 bay leaf

Salt and black pepper to taste

Chopped parsley and chives to finish

1 teaspoon paprika (optional, for color)

Method Preparation:

Preparing the meat:

Season the meat with salt and pepper. In a large pot, heat the oil and brown the meat over medium heat, stirring to sear all sides. Remove the meat and set aside.

Sauté the seasonings: In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic until golden and fragrant (about 3 minutes).

Cook the vegetables: Add the chopped tomatoes, bay leaf, and paprika (if using). Cook for 2 minutes. Return the meat to the pot and add the water or broth.

Add the vegetables:

Add the carrots, potatoes, zucchini, and green beans. Cook over medium heat for about 20-25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the meat is cooked through.

Add the pasta (optional): If using pasta, add it to the pot during the last 8-10 minutes of cooking, checking the cooking time indicated on the package. Adjust the seasoning:

Taste and adjust the salt and pepper. If desired, add more water for a thinner soup.

Finish:

Turn off the heat, remove the bay leaf, and sprinkle parsley on top.