This Sunday Lunch Soup is the perfect way to end your weekend and prepare for a new week. Packed with fresh vegetables, tender meat, and savory broth, this soup is both delicious and satisfying. It is the ultimate comfort food and will surely become a family favorite. Plus, it's easy to make and can be prepared in just under an hour.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into small cubes
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions
- In a large pot, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the meat from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Return the browned meat to the pot. Pour in the beef broth, water, and diced tomatoes. Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let simmer for 30 minutes, or until the meat is tender.
- Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf and discard. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve the Sunday Lunch Soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
This soup can easily be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick and easy weekday lunch.
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs.
The longer you let the soup simmer, the more flavorful it will be.
Leftovers can be frozen in individual portions for future meals.