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Southern Vegetable Beef Soup

Chunks of beef simmer with tomatoes, potatoes, and mixed vegetables in a rich broth for a hearty, satisfying soup.

⏱ 20 minPrep time
🔥 90 minCook time
🍽 8Servings
🏷 SoupCategory
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Vegetable beef soup has long been a staple of Southern and Midwestern home cooking, growing especially popular during and after the Great Depression as a frugal, filling way to stretch tough cuts of beef and garden vegetables. It remains a beloved family recipe passed down through generations across the country.

Hearty, savory, and packed with vegetables

Chunks of beef simmer with tomatoes, potatoes, and mixed vegetables in a rich broth for a hearty, satisfying soup.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot and brown the beef on all sides.
  2. Add the onion and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in the carrots, potatoes, celery, tomatoes, and beef broth.
  4. Add the bay leaves and bring to a simmer.
  5. Cover and cook 1 to 1 1/2 hours until the beef is tender.
  6. Stir in the green beans and corn during the last 15 minutes, and season with salt and pepper.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Browning the beef well before simmering builds deep, rich flavor throughout the soup. This soup tastes even better the next day, once the flavors have fully melded.

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Recipe details

Prep20 min
Cook90 min
Servings8
CategorySoup
PublishedAugust 12, 2026
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