Classic meat soup with vegetables

Even a novice kitchen enthusiast can make this classic meat soup at home. Rich, nutritious, and warming—just what you need during the colder months. This soup is traditionally popular with men, providing energy and muscle-building protein, while the vegetables are a source of beneficial vitamins and minerals.

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

Place the beef in a saucepan and cover with water.

Step 2:

Place a whole peeled onion in a saucepan, cover the saucepan with a lid and place on the fire.

Step 3:

After boiling, skim off the scum and cook until done.

Step 4:

When the meat is cooked, remove it and the onion from the pan and strain the broth.

Step 5:

Dice the fresh onion and fry in a frying pan in vegetable oil until golden brown.

Step 6:

Dice the carrots, add to the onion, stir and fry for 2 minutes.

Step 7:

Dice the bell pepper, add to the pan and stir.

Step 8:

Add tomato paste, stir and simmer for another minute.

Step 9:

Coarsely chop the potatoes, add to the pan with broth, bring to a boil and cook until done.

Step 10:

Add the boiled meat cut into pieces and the fried ingredients, spices to taste and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 11:

Serve garnished with parsley.

Cooking tips

Choose only the best quality and freshest meat – don’t buy it if it has a greyish coating or an unpleasant smell.

For a classic vegetable soup, it's best to use meat with the bone—this will make the soup more rich and flavorful.