Best 5 Elaines Old Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup Recipes

In a world of quick-fix meals and pre-packaged convenience, there's something comforting about a classic, home-style soup that nourishes both the body and soul. "Elaine's Old Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup" is one such culinary treasure, a recipe passed down through generations, promising a hearty and flavorful experience that brings families and friends together around the dinner table. With its tender vegetables, melt-in-your-mouth beef, and rich, savory broth, this soup is not just a meal, it's a journey back to simpler times, where the aroma of slow-simmered goodness filled the air and the taste of wholesome ingredients brought joy to every bite. So, gather your loved ones, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the secrets of this cherished family recipe.

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OLD-FASHIONED VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP

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Better than Campbell's but just as comforting! Loosely based on a gourmet cooking magazine's recipe for Beef Barley soup, I didn't have any barley or okra, so I added root veggies to make it more hearty, like a rich broth with the chunkyness of stew. It turned out to be the best soup I've ever made! DH, stepson and baby girl kept coming back for more.

Provided by Marla Swoffer

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 lb beef stew meat
1 onion
3 celery ribs
10 baby carrots (or a couple regular carrots)
2 potatoes (peeled if you like)
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup frozen peas
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (I use salt-free)
3 1/2 cups beef broth (or 2 14-oz cans)
2 small bay leaves
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil (or any cooking oil)
4 cups water
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

Steps:

Cut meat into small, bite-size (1/2") pieces.
In a large pot or dutch oven, saute meat in 1 T oil on medium-high heat until all sides are brown.
Set aside on a plate.
Chop celery, onion, potatoes, and carrots into bite-size pieces.
Saute celery and onion in remaining 1 T oil until onion is golden (about 10 minutes).
Add browned beef, water, broth, tomatoes with juices, carrots, potatoes, corn, bay leaves and garlic.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until beef is almost tender, about an hour.
Add peas and hot sauce to soup.
Cover and simmer until beef is tender, about 30 minutes longer.
Serve and season with freshly ground black pepper, hot sauce, or crumbled saltines, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.4, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 1040.5, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 10.7, Protein 34.9

OLD-FASHIONED BEEF-VEGETABLE SOUP

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For a winter gathering, there's nothing better than this amazingly flavored beef soup, with classic ingredients like rutabagas and cabbage.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 4h

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 lb meaty cross-cut beef shank bones, cut into 3-inch pieces
10 cups water
3 tablespoons beef-flavor instant bouillon
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 dried bay leaves
4 cups vegetable juice
3 cups cubed potatoes (3 medium)
3 cups coarsely chopped cabbage
2 cups frozen small whole onions (from 16-oz bag)
2 cups cubed peeled rutabaga (1 1/2 medium)
2 cups frozen cut green beans (from 1-lb bag)
4 medium carrots, sliced (2 cups)
3 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

In 8-quart stockpot or Dutch oven, place beef bones and water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Skim off and discard any residue that rises to surface.
Stir in bouillon, salt, pepper, thyme and bay leaves. Return to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 to 2 1/2 hours longer or until meat is tender.
Remove beef bones and bay leaves from broth. Skim and discard fat from broth. When bones are cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; cut into bite-size pieces.
Return meat to broth. Stir in all remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 7 g

OLD-FASHIONED VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP

Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup image

Better than Campbell's but just as comforting! Loosely based on a gourmet cooking magazine's recipe for Beef Barley soup, I didn't have any barley or okra, so I added root veggies to make it more hearty, like a rich broth with the chunkyness of stew. It turned out to be the best soup I've ever made! DH, stepson and baby girl kept coming back for more.

Provided by Marla Swoffer

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 lb beef stew meat
1 onion
3 celery ribs
10 baby carrots (or a couple regular carrots)
2 potatoes (peeled if you like)
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup frozen peas
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (I use salt-free)
3 1/2 cups beef broth (or 2 14-oz cans)
2 small bay leaves
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil (or any cooking oil)
4 cups water
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

Steps:

Cut meat into small, bite-size (1/2") pieces.
In a large pot or dutch oven, saute meat in 1 T oil on medium-high heat until all sides are brown.
Set aside on a plate.
Chop celery, onion, potatoes, and carrots into bite-size pieces.
Saute celery and onion in remaining 1 T oil until onion is golden (about 10 minutes).
Add browned beef, water, broth, tomatoes with juices, carrots, potatoes, corn, bay leaves and garlic.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until beef is almost tender, about an hour.
Add peas and hot sauce to soup.
Cover and simmer until beef is tender, about 30 minutes longer.
Serve and season with freshly ground black pepper, hot sauce, or crumbled saltines, if desired.

GRANDMA LILLIAN'S VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP

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I always loved my mother's vegetable beef soup and enjoy making it myself. The only change I've had to make is to use beef shank or stew meat in place of the soup bone that she always used. It still tastes the same!! Mom passed away in 2006. My niece and her husband recently had a baby girl that they named after Mom. I made a pot of this soup to take to them and printed out a copy of the recipe for them. I'm posting it here so as not to lose it and for anyone who would enjoy a hearty, filling soup.

Provided by catsoplenty

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 -1 1/2 lb beef shank or 1 -1 1/2 lb stewing beef, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup celery, diced in larger pieces
1 cup onion, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 -3 tablespoons oil
1 cup carrot, cut into large chunks
2 -3 cups potatoes, cut into large chunks
3 -4 cups beef broth
1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup
1/3 cup elbow macaroni
salt and pepper

Steps:

In a large pot brown beef chunks hot and fast till nicely browned. Season with a bit of salt and pepper if desired. Turn down the heat and add 1/2 cup onion and the garlic. Saute till onion is tender. Add celery, carrots, the rest of the onion, tomato soup and beef broth. Bring to a boil and then simmer 15-20 minutes. Add potatoes and cook on low another 15 minutes. Add the macaroni and simmer till macaroni is done, about 10-15 minutes. Do not boil with the macaroni in it or the pasta will fall apart.
Serve with a great crusty bread or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 60.9, Sodium 623.5, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 6.6, Protein 27.3

OLD-FASHIONED VEGETABLE SOUP

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This is a deli-style vegetable soup. Very simple but very yummy!

Provided by Shelly A.

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
2 large carrots, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped, juice reserved
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
2 quarts beef broth

Steps:

In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Cook onion, carrots and celery until onion is translucent. Stir in tomatoes with their juice, salt, pepper, parsley, soy sauce, Worcestershire and paprika. Pour in beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, until vegetables are tender and flavors are well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 2166.8 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

Tips:

Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your soup more flavor and nutrients. Some good vegetables to use include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, green beans, and peas.
Brown the beef before adding it to the soup. This will help to develop its flavor.
Use a good quality beef broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup.
Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
Season the soup to taste. You may want to add salt, pepper, garlic powder, or onion powder.
Serve the soup hot with a side of bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Elaine's Old Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.