Best 4 Southern Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup Recipes

When searching for that perfect homemade country vegetable beef soup, there are several variables to consider. Do you want beef chunks or ground beef? Should you use fresh or frozen vegetables? Which vegetables should you use? Do you want a thick or thin soup? What is your spice tolerance? Regardless of your preferences, we have the tips and tricks you need to create a delicious, hearty bowl of homemade vegetable beef soup that will warm your belly and soul. Once you have a general idea of the type of soup you want to create, it’s time to gather your ingredients and get cooking.

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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

SOUTHERN VEGETABLE SOUP

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This chunky, vegetable-filled soup is a surefire way to warm up those cold winter nights. -Christy Hinrichs, Parkville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup sliced fresh or frozen okra
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons dried savory
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, saute onion in oil for 3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Serve immediately or transfer to freezer containers. May be frozen for up to 3 months. , To use frozen soup: Thaw soup in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1095mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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

HOMEMADE VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP

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My mom made this soup when I was young. I have always loved her soups. When I was able to start cooking by myself I fell in love and have added and taken items away, but my fiance love my soups. And he isn't even big on soups. I hope your family enjoys the soup as much as mine does.

Provided by renee

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

Time 5h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (46 fluid ounce) bottle tomato-vegetable juice cocktail (such as V8®)
¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
¼ tablespoon onion powder, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

Mix beef broth and beef stew meat in a large pot over medium heat. Bring broth to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook beef at a simmer until tender, about 45 minutes.
Stir corn, green beans, tomato sauce, and tomato paste with the beef. Pour tomato-vegetable juice cocktail into the pot; season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook for 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 35.9 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 987.9 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

Tips:

For a richer flavor, brown the beef cubes in a hot pot before adding the other ingredients.
Use a variety of vegetables for a more flavorful soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, and corn.
Add a bay leaf or two to the soup for extra flavor.
If you want a thicker soup, add a cornstarch or flour slurry.
Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.

Conclusion:

This Southern-style vegetable beef soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with beef cubes, a variety of vegetables, and a rich beef broth. The soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. For example, you can add more or less vegetables, or you can use different types of vegetables. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor. If you want a thicker soup, you can add a cornstarch or flour slurry. Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.