# Beef vegetable soup (from Melanie's Country Cooking)

Video: [EASY HOMEMADE VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP RECIPE ~ ONE POT!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99xanzJ2QEY) by [Melanie's Country Cooking](https://www.youtube.com/@melaniescountrycooking).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$6.57 per serving, ~$26.26 for ~4 portions (assumed); saves ~$4.43* per serving (40%) vs ordering out (~$11.00*). * Estimate: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 4 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bowl of soup at ~$11, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 lb stew beef
- 1 medium onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 3 oz tomato paste
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 potatoes
- 3 stalks celery
- 4 carrots
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup frozen peas

## Steps

1. [0:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99xanzJ2QEY&t=14s) Heat olive oil in a large pot.
2. [0:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99xanzJ2QEY&t=28s) Add the stew beef and brown all sides for about 5 minutes.
3. [0:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99xanzJ2QEY&t=50s) Remove the beef and set it aside.
4. [2:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99xanzJ2QEY&t=125s) Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the same pot, cooking for 3 minutes until soft.
5. [3:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99xanzJ2QEY&t=207s) Pour in the beef broth and water.
6. [4:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99xanzJ2QEY&t=298s) Add the tomato sauce and tomato paste, then stir to combine.
7. [5:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99xanzJ2QEY&t=341s) Season with basil, thyme, parsley, black pepper, salt, and bay leaves.
8. [7:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99xanzJ2QEY&t=427s) Add the diced potatoes, celery, carrots, and fresh green beans.
9. Return the browned beef to the pot and stir.
10. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 45 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
11. Stir in the frozen corn and frozen peas.
12. Simmer uncovered for an additional 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

## Equipment

- large pot
- spatula
- slotted spoon
- ladle
- bowls

## What the video didn't say

- servings
- totalMin
- heat level for browning

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