Old Fashioned Beef Soup
A heartwarming dish filled with tender beef, colorful vegetables, and rich flavors, perfect for family gatherings and chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5–6 pieces beef short ribs Full of rich flavor
- 1.5–2 pounds boneless beef roast Cut into large chunks
- 3 ears corn Offering sweet crunch
- 0.5 head cabbage Cut into hearty wedges
- 1–2 pieces carrots Sliced for sweetness
- 4–6 pieces yellow potatoes Quartered for heartiness
- 1 piece zucchini Sliced (optional)
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2–3 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- to taste beef bouillon
- to taste black pepper
- enough to fill a large stockpot water
- 1 piece limes Cut into wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Preparation
- Fill a large stockpot with about 12-14 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
- Add garlic powder, ground cumin, black pepper, and beef bouillon to the pot.
- Carefully add the short ribs and beef chunks, allowing the mixture to simmer for 45-60 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, adjusting seasoning as necessary.
- Add the sliced carrots and quartered potatoes to the pot, simmering for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Incorporate zucchini, corn, and cabbage, and let everything simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let the soup rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Serve in bowls garnished with lime wedges.
Notes
For deeper flavor, add fresh herbs like thyme or bay leaves. Feel free to experiment with seasonal vegetables.