Delicious and comforting homemade vegetable beef soup is perfect on those chilly evenings. Leftovers are great too!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time2 hourshrs
Total Time2 hourshrs15 minutesmins
Servings: 1Pot of Soup
Calories: 184kcal
Author: Julia Jordan | Julia's Simply Southern
Ingredients
1tspOlive Oil
1TbsButter
1cChopped Celery
1cChopped Carrots
1large Oniondiced
1Russet Potatopeeled and diced
1/2cof chopped cabbage
1Bell Pepperthe color of your choice, diced
4cof Beef Stock
3cWateruse more if needed
1/3cOrzo Pasta
1/2tspDried Thymeif you have fresh use it
1Bay Leaf
2TbsDied Parsleyif you have fresh use it
1large Can of Diced Tomatoesplus the juices
1Can of Corndrained
1Can of Green Beansdrained
1Can of Black Eyed Peasdrained
Salt & Pepper to taste
Beef Bullion Cubeoptional, for extra beefy richness
Instructions
Begin by adding the olive oil and butter to a dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. When the butter melts, add the fresh vegetables, herbs and seasonings. Saute the vegetables 5-6 minutes.
Next, add the beef and saute 2-3 minutes until it begins to brown.
Next, add the stock, bullion and water and stir to combine.
Next, add the pasta and bring the soup to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Next, add the canned vegetables and stir to combine. Cover with a lid and allow the soup to simmer for 1 hour. Serve hot.