Savory Beef and Vegetable Soup

  • If you're looking for a comforting, hearty dish to warm you up, this recipe is your answer. Imagine tender beef, fresh vegetables, fragrant herbs, and hearty egg noodles coming together in a simmering Dutch oven to create a bowl of pure satisfaction. Whether you're preparing it for a quiet night in or sharing it with loved ones, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. Pair it with crispy bread or crackers, and you've got yourself a meal that feels like a warm hug on a cold day. Let's dive in!
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  • Ingredients:  
  • 1 lb beef stew meat cubed  
  • 1 onion  
  • 3 carrots  
  • 2 celery stalks diced  
  • 3 cloves garlic minced  
  • 1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes  
  • 6 cups beef broth  
  • 2 bouillon cubes  
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme  
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil  
  • 1 bay leaf  
  • 8oz egg noodles  
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil  
  • Salt and pepper to taste  
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne seasoning  
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  • Instructions:  
    1. In a separate pot cook egg noodles according to package directions. Strain and spray with olive oil to keep from sticking. Add to soup.  
    1. Remove the bay leaf and serve with crispy bread or crackers.  
    1. Let simmer 30 minutes.  
    1. Brown the beef: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium high heat. Sear beef on all sides.  Add diced vegetables and broth add tomatoes with the juice. Stir in Thyme basil salt pepper Cayenne and bay leaf.