How to Make Jack's Old-Fashioned Beef and Vegetable Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about a hearty bowl of homemade soup that just warms the soul. And when it comes to comfort food, Jack's Old-Fashioned Beef and Vegetable Soup is a classic that never fails to hit the spot. This timeless recipe has been passed down through generations in Jack's family, and it's easy to see why—it's a delicious blend of tender beef, flavorful vegetables, and savory broth that's perfect for a cozy night in or a special gathering with loved ones.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, coarsely chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • ⅓ pound lean round steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 quart beef stock
  • 1 quart water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 pounds beef soup bones
  • 1 large potato, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
  • ¼ cup dry black beans
  • ¼ cup dried split peas
  • ¼ cup white rice
  • ¼ cup elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes in puree
  • ¼ cup chopped cabbage
  • 1 cup red wine
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Melt the butter in a large stockpot over medium heat; cook the onion, celery, and steak in the melted butter until the onions caramelize, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the beef stock, water, bay leaf, marjoram, oregano, and soup bones; lower the heat to medium-low and simmer 3 hours, skimming froth off the top of the soup as it develops.
  • Add the potato, carrot, bell pepper, black beans, split peas, rice, macaroni, tomatoes in puree, cabbage, and red wine to the stockpot. Simmer 1 hour more. Remove the soup bones, scraping any meat from them back into the pot. Season with salt and pepper to serve.
  • Nutrition

    184 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 84mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 550mg