Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup
Ingredients:
• 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3-4 lb chuck roast • 7-8 cups low sodium beef broth
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 bay leaves • 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 1/4 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces
• 1 can (14.5 ounce) petite diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Instructions: 1. Start by heating up 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in a big pot (like a Dutch oven) over medium to medium-high heat.
When it’s hot, throw in the chuck roast and let it get a nice brown sear on each side. Once it’s got some color, pour in about 3 cups of beef broth, or enough to cover the roast. Sprinkle in the black pepper and add the bay leaves. Let it all simmer away for abo