Rustic Beef and Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Rustic Beef and Sweet Potato Soup Recipe is a hearty and comforting dish that combines tender beef, sweet potatoes, and vegetables in a flavorful broth. It’s perfect for chilly evenings and provides a satisfying meal for the whole family.

The recipe is straightforward and utilizes basic cooking techniques, making it accessible for home cooks. You can easily adjust the ingredients to include your favorite vegetables or spices.

Hearty Beef and Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

This soup features chunks of beef simmered with sweet potatoes, carrots, and onions in a rich broth. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Brown the Beef: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add Vegetables and Broth: Stir in the sweet potatoes, carrots, thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
Serve: Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.