24 Beef Soup Recipes That Are Wholesome and Hearty!

August 1, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

You will not believe how many different ways there are to prepare beef soup. Your beef soup can be savory, spicy, sweet and sour, laden with vegetables, and so much more. If you are ready to embark on this taste adventure then check out these recipes! 

beef soup

1. Vegetable Beef Soup

If you are looking for a healthy and hearty meal, then this is the recipe for you! The soup is chock full of beef, potatoes, carrots, and other frozen veggies. This is a great set it and forget it meal that will be a lifesaver on weeknights. 

Get the recipe here.

Vegetable Beef Soup

2. Chinese Tomato Beef Soup

This sweet, tangy, and savory tomato beef soup takes less than half an hour to cook! The key is to use thinly sliced beef that cooks quickly. This delicious soup also includes enoki mushrooms for some added earthiness. It is delicious served over cooked noodles. 

Get the recipe here.

Chinese Tomato Beef Soup

3. Mexican Beef Soup

This beef soup gets an additional dose of flavor from the beef bones that come with the shank. You also have plenty of natural flavor from the meat, veggies, and tomatoes. This is a bright and delicious soup that works for any meal. 

Get the recipe here.

Mexican Beef Soup

4. Asian Beef Bone Broth Soup

This is one of the healthiest soups that you can make for yourself. Made up with bone broth, turmeric, and microgreens, this soup is incredibly nourishing. As an added bonus, it is filled with flavor from herbs and spices. 

Get the recipe here.

Asian Beef Bone Broth Soup

5. Thai Beef Noodle Soup

This beef noodle soup has a few more steps than most but the final result makes the effort worth it! You start off by making the beef bone broth, lightly cooking the break, and soaking the noodles before assembling it all. For the final touches make sure to top the soup with fried garlic!! 

Get the recipe here.

Thai Beef Noodle Soup

6. Beef, Lentil, and Vegetable Soup

Beef, lentils, and vegetables may sound like a boring combination but this soup puts a whole new spin on things. Here, you include Moroccan spice blend, allspice, cumin, paprika, and more to take this soup to a whole new flavor level! 

Get the recipe here.

Beef, Lentil, and Vegetable Soup

7. Filipino Beef Soup

On the surface, the flavoring of this soup can seem really simple – it only uses fish sauce and salt. However, the beef shank and the veggies work beautifully together and really amp up the flavor while making sure it isn’t too overpowering. 

Get the recipe here.

Filipino Beef Soup

8. Chinese Beef Noodle Soup

This is a beef soup that is sure to warm you up. Not only is it served piping hot, but the spices and the sauces add spice (but not heat) to your soup. This soup is topped over with bok choy, chinese cabbage, and noodles! 

Get the recipe here.

Chinese Beef Noodle Soup

9. Spicy Beef Vietnamese Soup

The list of ingredients for this Vietnamese soup is extensive but all of these delicious ingredients work together to give you a spicy and aromatic soup. While this soup is good any time of the year, it can really warm you up during the winter. 

Get the recipe here.

Spicy Beef Vietnamese Soup

10. Steak Soup

This steak soup is light, delicious, and sure to be a crowd favorite. It is bulked up with veggies making for a more satisfying meal. The soup does take a while to cook but the result is a seared and tender beef! 

Get the recipe here.

Steak Soup

11. Meatball Soup

There is more than one way to add beef to a soup! This meatball soup is super flavorful since the meatballs are flavored with Italian seasoning and the broth is further seasoned. This soup also comes with veggies for a more hearty soup! 

Get the recipe here.

Meatball Soup

12. Beef Short Ribs Soup

If you are feeling a little rundown and want a soup to build you back up, this is a good starting point. As the name suggests, you make this soup from beef ribs. It is actually pretty simple to cook but it is super flavorful. If you want, you can make a spicier version if you want to boost the flavors. 

Get the recipe here.

Beef Short Ribs Soup

13. French Onion Beef Noodle Soup

This isn’t your poured-from-a-can French noodle soup. Instead, you make the soup from scratch and it is incredible thanks to ingredients like star anise, cinnamon, cloves, and a whole lot more! You also use beef ribs for additional flavor and finish off the soup with ramen noodles. 

Get the recipe here.

French Onion Beef Noodle Soup

14. Beef, Tomato, and Ancini di Pepe Soup

One of the great things about this soup is that you can choose to make it on the stove top, slow cooker, or Instant Pot. The other great thing is that it is tasty yet lightly flavored soups. The tiny pasta adds both bulk and flavor to the broth. 

Get the recipe here.  

Beef, Tomato, and Ancini di Pepe Soup

15. Beef Goulash 

There is a bit of an argument of whether goulash falls into the category of soup or stew although most people would describe it as a stew soup. The one thing that everyone can agree on, though, is that this tomato, stock, and wine-based dish is delicious. Stir in sour cream into the mix to add authentic flair. 

Get the recipe here.  

Beef Goulash

16. Beef Cabbage Soup 

This soup is heartiness in a bowl! The beef and cabbage bulk it up while veggies round things off to make this a full meal for you. Lets not forget the flavor – the beef and tomatoes make this a delightfully meaty and tangy dish! 

Get the recipe here.  

Beef Cabbage Soup

17. Greek Beef Soup

This beef and vegetable soup is perfect for those cold days or when you want to cook everything in a single pot. What sets this soup apart from the rest is the addition of lemon. It really brightens up the flavor.  

Get the recipe here.  

Greek Beef Soup

18. Beef Stroganoff Soup 

If you love the comforting flavors of beef stroganoff then you are going to go wild for this recipe. You get to enjoy all the strong and earthy flavors of the stroganoff in soup form. Oh, and this recipe also includes egg noodles for a more filling meal! 

Get the recipe here.  

Beef Stroganoff Soup

19. Creamy Beef and Tomato Noodle Soup 

If you are looking for something extra comforting, then this is the soup for you! Here you stir in cream cheese into a tomato and broth-based soup to make it incredibly creamy. If you want to lower the level of fat in the soup, substitute it for light cream cheese. 

Get the recipe here.

Creamy Beef and Tomato Noodle Soup

20. Beef Dumplings in Hot and Sour Soup 

Making beef dumplings from scratch can take a little bit of time and work, but those flavors are unbeatable. And there are more flavors coming your way with this dish thanks to the sweet and sour broth and the spiced vinegar! 

Get the recipe here.  

Beef Dumplings in Hot and Sour Soup

21. Beef and Wine Soup with Dumplings 

This beef and wine soup is hearty and tart thanks to the meat, the tomato juice, and the wine. It is made even more satisfying with the addition of homemade dumplings. Here, you just drop the flour mixture into the soup and let it cook until done. 

Get the recipe here.  

Beef and Wine Soup with Dumplings

22. Stuffed Pepper Beef Soup 

Do you love the flavors of stuffed peppers? Well, this soup includes all those flavors but there is far less work for you involved! This is because you just chop up the pepper and add it to the beef and seasonings. This soup is bulked up with rice. 

Get the recipe here.  

Stuffed Pepper Beef Soup

23. Unstuffed Cabbage Beef Soup 

This is the perfect soup for anyone who loves stuffed cabbage. However, this soup takes all of the work out of the equation. Once the ground meat is browned, you just add the rest of the ingredients and allow it to cook until it is done. It is as easy as that! 

Get the recipe here.  

Unstuffed Cabbage Beef Soup

24. Beef Enchilada Soup

If you love enchiladas or you love spice, this is quickly going to become one of your favorite soups. Here, enchilada sauce and Mexican inspired seasonings add so much of flavor to the soup. You can serve it with any number of toppings including tortilla chips. 

Get the recipe here.  

Beef Enchilada Soup

There are so many strong and hearty beef soups for you to choose from. Whether you are looking for comfort food or to survive the cold winter months, these recipes are just what you need! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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