A comforting one-pot soup loaded with tender beef, noodles, and a rich tomato broth. Perfect for chilly nights and easy cleanup.
1.5 lbs beef chuck or stewing beef, cut into chunks
1 tbsp oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
5 cups beef broth
1 tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire
2 bay leaves
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
6 oz noodles (egg noodles, spaghetti, or similar)
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: red pepper flakes, chopped parsley
Brown beef in oil until seared on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Sauté onion and garlic in the same pot. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
Add crushed tomatoes, broth, soy sauce, bay leaves, and browned beef. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 45–60 minutes until beef is tender.
Add carrots and celery. Cook 10–15 minutes.
Stir in noodles and cook until just tender. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Remove bay leaves and serve hot, garnished as desired.
Freeze without noodles for best texture. Add leafy greens at the end for extra nutrients.