Vegetables Beef Soup is a warm and comforting dish made with tender beef, fresh vegetables, and a light, flavorful broth. This easy homemade soup is perfect for family meals, busy weekdays, or when you want something healthy and filling without much effort. If you enjoy hearty soups, check out my Beef and Potato Soup for another delicious option.

Why You’ll Love This Soup

• Easy to make: Simple steps and basic ingredients make this soup perfect for beginners.
• Healthy and filling: Made with beef and fresh vegetables, it’s a balanced meal in one bowl. According to Healthline, beef is a great source of protein and essential nutrients.
• Budget-friendly: Uses affordable ingredients you may already have at home.
• Flexible recipe: You can change the vegetables based on what’s in your fridge.
• Comfort food: Warm, soothing, and perfect for family meals or cozy evenings.

My Personal Cooking Experience

I often cook vegetables beef soup when I want a simple, homemade meal that feels satisfying. I like to let the beef simmer slowly until it becomes soft and flavorful. While the soup is cooking, the smell of beef and vegetables fills the kitchen and makes the home feel warm and cozy. I usually use whatever vegetables I have at home, which makes this recipe very flexible and budget-friendly. For proper storage and food safety tips, see the USDA guidelines.

Easy to find ingredients

This recipe uses simple ingredients like beef chuck, garlic, onion, and fresh vegetables cooked in a light tomato-based broth, then seasoned with soy sauce, fish sauce, salt, pepper, and a little sugar for balanced flavor.

Cooking Instructions

Start by heating oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion, then sauté until fragrant. Add the beef and cook until lightly browned. Pour in the water or beef broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 40 to 50 minutes until the beef becomes tender. Add the carrot, potato, and cabbage, then cook for another 10 to 15 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.

Tips for Best Flavor

• Simmer the beef slowly for a softer texture.
• Add vegetables near the end to prevent overcooking.
• Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
• For extra tips on cooking vegetables properly, see BBC Good Food.

Serving Suggestions

Vegetables Beef Soup is best served hot. I usually enjoy it with steamed rice to make the meal more filling. It also pairs well with bread or crusty rolls for dipping into the broth. For extra flavor, sprinkle a little black pepper or fresh herbs on top before serving.

Final Thoughts

Vegetables Beef Soup is a simple, reliable recipe that never goes out of style. It is easy to make, affordable, and perfect for everyday meals. I love how flexible this soup is—you can swap vegetables and still enjoy a comforting, delicious bowl every time. For more hearty, easy homemade meals, explore my collection of easy soup meals for inspiration.

Cooking Equipment You’ll Need

• Large Soup Pot – for simmering the beef and vegetables evenly
• Sharp Kitchen Knife – for cutting beef and vegetables easily
• Cutting Board – keeps your workspace clean and safe
• Wooden Spoon or Ladle – for stirring the soup without scratching the pot
• Measuring Cups – to measure water or broth accurately

Vegetables Beef Soup

Recipe by Cambodia Recipe

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: SoupCuisine: CambodianDifficulty: Medium

Servings

4

servings

Calories

15

minutes

1

hour 

200

1

hour 

15

minutes

Khmer Vegetables Beef Soup is a popular Cambodian favorite. This hot and spicy beef soup with potato, daikon, and cabbage is easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for a comforting family meal.

Ingredients

Metric US

• 2 tablespoons 2 vegetable oil

• 2 Cloves 2 garlic, minced

• 1 1 yellow onion, sliced

• 1 lb 1 (450 gram) of Beef chuck, cut chunks bite sizes

• 1 tablespoon 1 soy sauce

• 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 salt

• 3 3 Chopped chili pepper or to your taste(option)

• 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 black pepper

• 3 cups 3 water (750 ml)

• 1 can 1 (8 oz or 230 gram) of Hunt’s tomato sauce

• 1 1 Stalk celery, chopped

• 2 2 white or red potato, peeled and cut chunks

• 1 cup 1 baby carrot or 1 carrot, peeled and cut chunks

• 1 cup 1 already peeled and cubes daikon

• 4 cups 4 chopped cabbage

• 1 tablespoon 1 fish sauce

• 1/2 tablespoon 1/2 sugar

Directions

• Pre-heat a large soup pot.
• When soup pot is hot, add oil, garlic, onion and beef, stirs well.
• Put soy sauce, salt, chili pepper and black pepper.
• Add water, tomato sauce and celery, cook till beef tender.
• Put potato, carrot and daikon, cook till potato tender.
• Add cabbage, cook till cabbage tender.
• Seasoning with fish sauce and sugar. Stirs well.

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Recipe Notes

• Serve hot with rice or with hot bread.

Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size: 250g
• Total number of serves: 4
• Calories: 200kcal
• Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
• Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
• Cholesterol: 30mg
• Sodium: 800mg
• Potassium: 700mg
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 4g
• Protein: 15g
• Vitamin A: 50IU
• Vitamin C: 20mg
• Calcium: 40mg
• Iron: 3mg
• Vitamin D: 0mg
• Vitamin E: 2mg
• Vitamin K: 10mg
• Thiamin: 0.5mg
• Riboflavin: 0.6mg
• Niacin: 5mg
• Vitamin B6: 0.4mg
• Vitamin B12: 1mg
• Folate: 50mg
• Biotin: 5mg
• Pantothenic Acid: 1mg
• Phosphorus: 150mg
• Iodine: 10mg
• Magnesium: 40mg
• Zinc: 2mg
• Selenium: 15mg
• Copper: 0.3mg
• Manganese: 0.5mg
• Chromium: 2mg
• Molybdenum: 5mg
• Chloride: 300mg

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