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Denny's Vegetable Beef Copycat Soup Recipe

Remember those late-night Denny's runs where a warm bowl of their vegetable beef soup just hit the spot? Now you can make it right at home, and honestly, it tastes even better when you're serving it in your own kitchen! This hearty, comforting soup is packed with tender beef and veggies, perfect for those busy weeknights when everyone needs something warm and filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound beef stew meat cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, with juice
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 1 cup green beans trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

Method
 

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Don't crowd the pan – work in batches if needed!
  2. Add the diced onion to the pot with the beef and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the beef broth and add the diced tomatoes with their juice. Stir in the tomato paste until well combined.
  4. Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 25 minutes.
  5. Add the green beans and corn to the pot. Continue simmering for another 10-15 minutes until all the vegetables are tender and the beef is cooked through.
  6. Remove the bay leaf and taste the soup. Adjust salt and pepper as needed – I usually add just a pinch more!
  7. Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers on the side. This soup tastes even better the next day, so don't hesitate to make it ahead!