Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup – A Comforting Meal for a Cold Day
Few things warm the heart and soul quite like a big pot of Beef Vegetable Soup simmering on the stove. Packed with tender beef, hearty vegetables, beans, and flavorful broth, this soup is a wholesome, comforting meal that’s perfect for feeding a crowd — or in this case, a whole building full of hungry seniors! It’s nutritious, filling, and tastes even better the next day as all the flavors come together. Serve it with crackers or a slice of bread, and you’ve got the perfect bowl for a chilly day. 🍲❄️
Ingredients
- 2 packages beef cubes (stew beef or cubed chuck)
- 4 large carrots, chopped
- 1 lb onion, chopped
- 4 celery ribs, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 lb green pepper, chopped
- 3–4 large potatoes, cubed
- 2½ tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 large (2 lb) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
- 3 cups V8 juice (plus more if soup thickens)
- 2 cups chopped cabbage
- 2 cans each of the following: green beans, peas, corn, lima beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans (or any additional vegetables you enjoy)
- 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
- 4 cups beef broth (saved from a roast or store-bought)
- 1½ teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 2 bay leaves
