Description
Hearty Italian Beef Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish combining tender beef chuck roast, Italian herbs, and fresh vegetables simmered in a rich savory broth. Perfect for cozy dinners, this soup delivers a taste of Italy with every spoonful, packed with nutrition and easy to customize to fit various dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized cubes
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup onions, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Liquids
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) canned tomatoes with juice
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (blend of oregano, basil, and thyme)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil (for browning beef)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat a little oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the cubed beef chuck roast in batches to avoid overcrowding. Brown all sides until a nice crust forms, then remove and set aside. This locks in flavor and texture.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, reduce heat to medium and add diced onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic during the last minute to avoid burning.
- Deglaze and Build Flavor: Pour in a splash of red wine (if using) to deglaze the pan, scraping up all the flavorful bits stuck to the bottom. Let it simmer briefly to cook off the alcohol.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Return the browned beef to the pot. Pour in beef broth, canned tomatoes with their juice, and sprinkle Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes on top. Stir everything gently to combine.
- Simmer to Tenderness: Bring the soup to a low boil, then reduce heat and cover. Let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours or until the beef is tender and flavors meld beautifully.
- Final Touches: Just before serving, stir in freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
- Use well-marbled chuck roast for maximum tenderness and flavor.
- Don’t skip browning the beef to add depth to the soup.
- Simmer low and slow for best tenderness and flavor infusion.
- Add fresh parsley at the end to keep its vibrant color and aroma.
- For thicker soup, uncover and reduce liquid during the last 30 minutes of simmering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Soups & Stews
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Italian Beef Soup, Hearty Soup, Comfort Food, Beef Chuck Roast Soup, Italian Herbs, Gluten Free Soup
