Step 1: Brown the Beef

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the beef cubes and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned on all sides.
3. Remove the beef and set aside.

Step 2: Cook the Aromatics

1. In the same pot add the chopped onion.
2. Cook for 3–4 minutes until soft.
3. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

Step 3: Add the Broth

1. Return the browned beef to the pot.
2. Pour in the beef broth.
3. Add diced tomatoes and bay leaf.
4. Bring the soup to a gentle boil.

Step 4: Add Vegetables

1. Add:
   • carrots
   • potatoes
   • green beans
   • corn
2. Stir well.

Step 5: Season the Soup

Add:

• salt
• black pepper
• paprika
• thyme or Italian seasoning

Mix everything together.

Step 6: Simmer

1. Reduce heat to low.
2. Cover and simmer for 35–40 minutes until the beef is tender and vegetables are cooked.

Step 7: Finish and Serve

1. Remove the bay leaf.
2. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

🍞 Serving Ideas

This soup pairs perfectly with:

• Crusty bread
• Garlic toast
• Cornbread
• Crackers

✅ Cooking Tip:
For deeper flavor, let the soup simmer 1 hour on low heat. The beef becomes extremely tender and the broth richer.

If you want, I can also show you:
🥣 The famous old-fashioned grandma vegetable beef soup
🔥 Slow cooker vegetable beef soup (very easy)
🥔 Extra thick vegetable beef soup with barley.