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Vegetable Beef Soup

Vegetable Beef Soup (Fall apart beef!)
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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Vegetable Beef Soup featuring melt-in-your-mouth chunks of tender beef and an abundance of fresh vegetables. The addition of red wine or stout infuses the broth with a rich, savory flavor, making each bowl an experience to savor. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this hearty soup is not only filling but also easy to prepare, taking just 20 minutes of active cooking time. Enjoy its versatility by swapping in your favorite veggies or using leftovers for an even tastier meal the next day.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil, separated
  • 500g/1 lb stewing beef, cut into 1.75cm / 2/3" cubes
  • 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic, minced (1 tbsp)
  • 2 celery, cut into 0.8 cm / 1/3" slices
  • 3 carrots, cut into 0.5 cm / 1/5" thick slices
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 2 1/2 cups (625ml) beef broth/stock, low sodium
  • 1 1/2 cups (375ml) dry red wine, Guinness beer or stout
  • 1.5 cups (375ml) water
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp thyme dried
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 potatoes, cut into 1.5cm / 2/3" cubes
  • 1 tbsp (15g) butter or oil
  • 200g/6oz small mushrooms, quartered or halved

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over high heat.
  2. Pat the beef dry, season with salt and pepper, and brown in batches. Set aside.
  3. Sauté onion and garlic for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add celery and carrots; cook until the onion is translucent.
  5. Stir in flour, then gradually add beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
  6. Incorporate wine, water, tomato paste, bay leaves, and thyme; return browned beef to the pot.
  7. Simmer covered for 1 hour and 15 minutes until beef is tender.
  8. Add potatoes and peas; simmer uncovered for another 20 minutes. Stir in mushrooms last 5 minutes.
  9. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

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