Old-Fashioned Beef-Vegetable Soup

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
58%
Old-Fashioned Beef-Vegetable Soup
240 min.
14
159kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your heart with this delightful Old-Fashioned Beef-Vegetable Soup, a timeless recipe that brings comfort and nourishment to the table. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner, this hearty soup is not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also boasts a health score of 58, making it a guilt-free indulgence for everyone.

Imagine the rich aroma of meaty cross-cut beef shank bones simmering in a savory broth, infused with the flavors of thyme and bay leaves. As the soup cooks, the tender meat falls off the bones, creating a robust base that is complemented by a medley of fresh vegetables. From the earthy sweetness of rutabaga to the vibrant crunch of green beans, each spoonful is a celebration of wholesome ingredients.

With a generous yield of 14 servings, this recipe is perfect for meal prepping or feeding a crowd. At just 159 calories per serving, you can enjoy a satisfying lunch or dinner without compromising your health goals. Whether you’re looking to warm up on a chilly day or simply craving a bowl of nostalgia, this Old-Fashioned Beef-Vegetable Soup is sure to become a cherished favorite in your home.

Ingredients

  • lb beef shanks cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 10 cups water 
  • tablespoons beef bouillon from cube instant
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  •  bay leaves dried
  • cups vegetable juice 
  • cups potatoes cubed (3 medium)
  • cups cabbage coarsely chopped
  • cups onion whole frozen (from 16-oz bag)
  • cups rutabaga cubed peeled ()
  • cups green beans frozen (from 1-lb bag)
  • cups carrots sliced
  • 1.5 cups celery stalks sliced

Equipment

  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. In 8-quart stockpot or Dutch oven, place beef bones and water.
  2. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Skim off and discard any residue that rises to surface.
  3. Stir in bouillon, salt, pepper, thyme and bay leaves. Return to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 to 2 1/2 hours longer or until meat is tender.
  4. Remove beef bones and bay leaves from broth. Skim and discard fat from broth. When bones are cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; cut into bite-size pieces.
  5. Return meat to broth. Stir in all remaining ingredients.
  6. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts

Calories159kcal
Protein38.86%
Fat13.99%
Carbs47.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.68
Glycemic Load
9.29
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
18.488260953323%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.09mg
Luteolin
0.21mg
Isorhamnetin
1.15mg
Kaempferol
0.74mg
Myricetin
0.46mg
Quercetin
5.52mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:158.51kcal
7.93%
Fat:2.46g
3.79%
Saturated Fat:0.8g
5.01%
Carbohydrates:18.68g
6.23%
Net Carbohydrates:14.77g
5.37%
Sugar:6.49g
7.21%
Cholesterol:22.74mg
7.58%
Sodium:456.71mg
19.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.4g
30.8%
Vitamin A:3802IU
76.04%
Vitamin C:44.97mg
54.5%
Vitamin B12:1.94µg
32.4%
Zinc:4.41mg
29.38%
Vitamin B6:0.53mg
26.46%
Vitamin K:24.86µg
23.68%
Potassium:791.49mg
22.61%
Vitamin B3:4.38mg
21.9%
Phosphorus:181.33mg
18.13%
Selenium:10.94µg
15.63%
Fiber:3.91g
15.63%
Iron:2.39mg
13.27%
Manganese:0.24mg
12.02%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.6%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.63%
Folate:39.55µg
9.89%
Magnesium:35.93mg
8.98%
Copper:0.16mg
7.98%
Calcium:70.3mg
7.03%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.43%
Vitamin E:0.31mg
2.04%