Quick way to grow 5-Ingredient Old Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup
This hearty 5-ingredient old fashioned vegetable beef soup is incredibly easy to make and bursting with savory flavors, perfect for a no-fuss weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- large pot
- Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb beef stew meat cut into 1-inch pieces
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 32 oz beef broth
- 16 oz frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 cup small pasta (like elbow macaroni or ditalini)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the beef stew meat over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes; drain excess fat.
- Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, beef broth, and frozen mixed vegetables; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
- Add the small pasta and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a bay leaf while simmering and remove it before serving. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.