Description

This rich and comforting soup features tender beef, savory broth, and chewy noodles in a one-pot stovetop recipe. Perfect for weeknight dinners or make-ahead meals, it delivers warmth and flavor with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 pounds stew beef, cut into 1-inch cubes

2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

1 large yellow onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 medium carrots, sliced

2 celery stalks, chopped

1 tablespoon tomato paste

6 cups beef broth

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 bay leaf

2 cups egg noodles

Salt and black pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. Pat beef dry and brown in batches in a heavy pot with oil over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes per batch.

2. Remove beef and sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in the same pot over medium heat until onions are translucent, about 4–5 minutes.

3. Stir in tomato paste and thyme, cook for 1 minute.

4. Deglaze with a splash of broth, scraping up browned bits, then return beef to pot.

5. Add remaining broth and bay leaf, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 45–60 minutes until beef is tender.

6. Stir in egg noodles and cook uncovered for 6–8 minutes until noodles are al dente.

7. Remove bay leaf, season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: soup
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl

Keywords: hearty beef noodle soup, easy beef soup, comfort soup, homemade soup, noodle soup, family dinner, weeknight meal