Best 10 Beef Soup From Scratch Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting aroma of homemade beef soup, a culinary masterpiece that nourishes both body and soul. This classic dish, crafted from scratch, promises a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a realm of culinary delight. With three distinct recipes to choose from, this article caters to every palate, ensuring an unforgettable soup-making experience.

For those seeking a traditional and hearty beef soup, the first recipe offers a step-by-step guide to creating a rich and flavorful broth, enhanced with tender chunks of beef, aromatic vegetables, and a medley of herbs and spices. The result is a comforting and nourishing soup that epitomizes the essence of homemade goodness.

The second recipe introduces a lighter and more vibrant take on beef soup, featuring a clear broth infused with the delicate flavors of beef and an array of vegetables. This recipe is perfect for those seeking a healthier and refreshing soup option, without compromising on taste.

Finally, the third recipe presents a unique and flavorful twist on beef soup, incorporating the bold and smoky notes of chipotle peppers. This recipe promises an explosion of taste, with a rich and spicy broth that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Whether you prefer a classic, light and refreshing, or spicy and bold beef soup, this article has something for everyone. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the joy of creating homemade beef soup from scratch. Let your kitchen become a haven of culinary creativity as you explore the diverse flavors and aromas that these three exceptional recipes have to offer.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

HEARTY BEEF SOUP



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This quick-to-fix soup, sent in by Marcia Severson from Hallock, Minnesota, feeds 25 hungry tummies. The tender sirloin pieces and diced veggies offer satisfying appeal. Marcia Severson, Hallock, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h40m

Yield 32 servings (8 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 cups chopped onions
1/4 cup butter
4 quarts hot water
4 cups sliced carrots
4 cups cubed peeled potatoes
2 cups chopped cabbage
1 cup chopped celery
1 large green pepper, chopped
8 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon pepper
4 bay leaves
6 cups tomato juice

Steps:

  • In two Dutch ovens, brown beef and onions in butter in batches; drain. Add the water, vegetables and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. , Add tomato juice; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until the beef and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 428mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP III



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This is what I consider the ultimate beef soup. Great on a frosty day. For beef stock, I use 2 1/2 quarts water and 6 teaspoons beef base. Also, use inexpensive red wine. No need for the good stuff here, and cheaper actually works better! Try with leftover pot roast.

Provided by Barb Y

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

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
2 cloves garlic, minced
10 cups beef stock
¾ cup barley
1 bay leaf
3 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
½ cup red wine
2 cups cubed potatoes
2 cups diced cooked beef
1 teaspoon browning sauce
1 ½ cups chopped cabbage
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, combine the oil, onions, celery, carrots, and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes, or until tender. Add the beef stock, barley, bay leaf and thyme and simmer until barley is softened but not mushy. Add the wine, potatoes and beef.
  • Add the browning and seasoning sauce now if you want your soup to have more of a brown color. Simmer another 15 minutes and add the cabbage. Allow to simmer another 15 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender. Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 28.2 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 114.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

HEARTY BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP



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This hearty beef and barley soup is a favorite menu item in our house throughout the year. Everyone savors the flavor. -Elizabeth Kendall, Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 2h10m

Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound beef top round steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
2 cups water
1/3 cup medium pearl barley
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Brown beef on all sides; drain. Stir in broth, water, barley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Add carrots, celery, onion and parsley; cover and simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, 30-40 minutes. Stir in peas; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

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

BEEF BARLEY SOUP



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Give homemade beef stock a chance to shine in this classic, comforting soup recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound stew beef, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium-size yellow onion, coarsely chopped
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch coins
1 medium garlic clove, finely minced
6 cups Rich Beef Stock or low-sodium canned beef broth
1/4 cup barley, rinsed
2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh thyme
Parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a 6-quart soup pot, heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the meat and brown evenly, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining oil and the onion and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 10 minutes, scraping the pot to loosen any brown bits.
  • Add the carrots and garlic and sweat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1/2 cup of stock and scrape the bottom of the pot. Add the remaining stock, the meat, barley, and thyme and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer, skimming the pot occasionally, until the barley is cooked and the meat is tender, about 50 minutes.
  • Ladle into deep bowls and serve, garnished with parsley.

BEEF VEGETABLE SOUP



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This nicely seasoned soup tastes so good. It's convenient, too, since it simmers all day in the slow cooker. -Jean Hutzell, Dubuque, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 9h20m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups water
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (11-1/2 ounces) V8 juice
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup sliced carrots
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in salt and pepper. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 9-11 hours or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 536mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEEF NOODLE SOUP



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This delicious soup was a favorite of mine while attending college. My family has been enjoying it ever since! Very easy and quick to make. It includes stew meat, mixed vegetables and egg noodles in a beef broth base.

Provided by Brenda Loop

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

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound cubed beef stew meat
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
¼ cup beef bouillon granules
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 cup chopped carrots
5 ¾ cups water
2 ½ cups frozen egg noodles

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium high heat, saute the stew meat, onion and celery for 5 minutes, or until meat is browned on all sides.
  • Stir in the bouillon, parsley, ground black pepper, carrots, water and egg noodles. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 89.3 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 1039.7 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

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

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

VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP



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When we come in from playing in the snow, I serve this hearty vegetable beef soup. -Nancy Soderstrom, Roseville, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 2h40m

Yield 20 servings (6 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 boneless beef chuck roast (2-1/2 to 3 pounds)
4 quarts water
1 cup medium pearl barley
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups chopped carrots
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Place roast in a large Dutch oven. Add the water, barley, onion, celery, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove meat; cool. Cut into bite-sized pieces. Skim fat from broth. Add beef and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality beef bones and chuck roast. Look for bones with plenty of marrow and meat on them, and a chuck roast with good marbling.
  • Roast the bones and chuck roast before adding them to the soup. This step will add a rich flavor to the broth.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your soup. This will add flavor and nutrients.
  • Season the soup well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 2 hours. This will allow the flavors to meld and the beef to become tender.
  • Serve the soup with a variety of toppings. This could include shredded beef, cooked vegetables, noodles, or a dollop of sour cream.

Conclusion:

This classic beef soup recipe is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover beef bones and chuck roast. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give this beef soup recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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