Description
Enjoy a hearty and comforting bowl of Easy Beef Noodle Soup, a delicious homemade dish perfect for weeknights or family dinners. Rich, nourishing, and simple to prepare, this soup combines tender beef, flavorful vegetables, and hearty noodles for a satisfying meal that tastes better from scratch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) beef stew meat, cubed
- 4 cups beef stock or broth
- 2 cups egg noodles or other pasta of your choice
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Optional: 1 teaspoon paprika or thyme for added flavor
Instructions
- Start by gathering all ingredients and prepping your vegetables and beef. Ensure the beef cubes are evenly cut for a tender and flavorful result.
- In a large pot or crockpot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the beef stock or broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for about 1 hour or until the beef is tender.
- Add the noodles during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and cook until tender.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot with crusty bread or your favorite sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce.
- You can substitute egg noodles with rice noodles or other pasta varieties.
- Add greens like spinach or peas during the last 5 minutes for extra nutrition.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/4 cups)
- Calories: 310 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg