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**Beef and Vegetable Soup: A Hearty and Nutritious Comfort Meal**
### Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Beef and Vegetable Soup is the epitome of comfort food—rich, satisfying, and easy to make. The beef adds depth and richness to the broth, while the assortment of vegetables contributes vibrant color, fresh flavor, and essential nutrients. Plus, this soup is fully customizable depending on what vegetables you have on hand or what your family loves best. The result is a healthy, balanced meal that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.
### Ingredients for Beef and Vegetable Soup
For the Soup:
– **1 lb beef stew meat** (cut into bite-sized cubes)
– **1 tablespoon olive oil**
– **1 onion** (chopped)
– **2 garlic cloves** (minced)
– **4 carrots** (peeled and sliced)
– **3 celery stalks** (chopped)
– **1 potato** (peeled and diced)
– **1 zucchini** (sliced)
– **2 cups green beans** (cut into 1-inch pieces)
– **1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes** (with juices)
– **4 cups beef broth** (or vegetable broth for a lighter option)
– **1 bay leaf**
– **1 teaspoon dried thyme**
– **1 teaspoon dried rosemary**
– **Salt and pepper** (to taste)
– **1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce** (optional, for extra depth of flavor)
– **Fresh parsley** (chopped, for garnish)