Hearty Beef Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef chuck roast or stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 oz egg noodles
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper.

2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot.

3. Transfer the browned beef to a plate and set aside.

4. In the same pot, sauté the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.

5. Return the browned beef and any accumulated juices to the pot.

6. Pour in the beef broth, and add the bay leaves and dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender.

8. Remove the bay leaves from the soup.

9. Add the egg noodles to the pot and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 6-8 minutes.

10. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

11. Ladle the beef noodle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Enjoy this warm and satisfying beef noodle soup as a delicious and nourishing lunch or dinner option!