Print

Hearty Italian Beef Soup

Hearty Italian Beef Soup
Print Recipe

Hearty Italian Beef Soup is a soul-soothing, flavorful meal combining tender slow-cooked beef, fresh vegetables like carrots and celery, and aromatic Italian herbs. Perfect for chilly days or when comfort food calls, this soup offers rich texture, deep savory flavors, and is versatile enough for dietary adaptations while being meal-prep friendly and ideal for family dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

Beef

  • 2 pounds tender beef chuck, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Vegetables

  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Liquids & Herbs

  • 4 cups beef broth (gluten-free if needed)
  • 1 can (14 oz) canned tomatoes with juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Pat dry the beef chuck cubes, season lightly with salt and pepper, and brown in batches until well caramelized. Remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pot, add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant, scraping up browned bits left from the beef for added flavor.
  3. Add Liquids and Herbs: Return the browned beef to the pot. Pour in beef broth and canned tomatoes with their juice. Add bay leaves and the dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme), then season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  4. Simmer Until Tender: Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender and flavors meld beautifully.
  5. Final Seasoning and Serve: Remove bay leaves, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, garnished with your choice of Parmesan, chopped parsley, or a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Notes

  • Use well-marbled beef chuck for the best tenderness and flavor.
  • Take time browning the beef evenly for deeper taste and texture contrast.
  • Sauté vegetables until translucent and aromatic to build flavor layers.
  • Simmer soup gently to maintain beef tenderness and avoid toughening meat.
  • Season gradually throughout cooking to achieve balanced flavors without over-salting.

Nutrition

Keywords: Italian beef soup, hearty soup, comfort food, slow-cooked beef soup, gluten-free soup, beef chuck recipe, Italian herbs soup

Find it online: https://withnora.com/hearty-italian-beef-soup/