Vegetable Beef Soup

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat
2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 3/4 cups chopped yellow onion (1 large)
1 1/4 cups peeled and chopped carrots (3 medium)
1 cup chopped celery (3 medium)
1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (4 cloves)
8 cups low-sodium beef broth or chicken broth
2 (14 oz.) cans diced tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 lb red or yellow potatoes (you can substitute with cauliflower florets for lower carbs), chopped into 3/4-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups (5 oz.) chopped green beans (trim ends first)
1 1/2 cups frozen corn (substitute with lower-carb vegetables like broccoli or zucchini)
1 cup frozen peas
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

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Nutrition Information (per serving, assuming 6 servings):

• Calories: 345
• Total Carbohydrates: 17g
• Fiber: 5g
• Net Carbohydrates: 12g
• Protein: 31g
• Fat: 17g

Instructions:

1. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Dab beef dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper, then add half of the beef to the pot and brown for about 4 minutes, turning halfway through. Transfer to a plate.
3. Add another 1/2 Tbsp oil to the pot and repeat the process with the remaining half of beef.
4. Add another 1 Tbsp oil to the now-empty pot, then add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 3 minutes, and then add garlic and sauté for 1 minute longer.
5. Pour in the low-sodium broth, tomatoes, browned beef, basil, oregano, thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring once or twice throughout, for 30 minutes.

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1. Add either the red or yellow potatoes or cauliflower florets (for a lower carb option) and continue to simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. If you’re using cauliflower, they should be tender at this point.
2. Stir in green beans and simmer for an additional 15 minutes, or until all of the veggies and beef are tender.
3. If using lower-carb vegetables like broccoli or zucchini, add them at this stage.
4. Pour in frozen corn (or substitute), and peas, and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in fresh parsley and serve warm.