Description
This Ground Beef Vegetable Soup is a cozy, hearty meal packed with tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a flavorful broth. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a comforting dinner, this soup is easy to make and customizable with whatever veggies you have on hand.
Ingredients
For the soup base, you’ll need lean ground beef, olive oil, chopped onion, and minced garlic. The broth is made with beef broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce, enhanced with Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika for depth. Fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, corn, and peas add texture and flavor.
Instructions
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if necessary. Add chopped onions, garlic, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened. Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce, followed by Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in the potatoes, green beans, corn, and peas, then reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 25-30 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
For the best flavor, use lean ground beef to avoid excess grease in the soup. Sautéing the vegetables before adding the broth enhances their natural sweetness. If you prefer a thicker consistency, mash some of the potatoes or add a slurry of cornstarch and water. A squeeze of lemon juice or fresh parsley adds a bright finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: ~350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Ground Beef Vegetable Soup, Hearty Ground Beef Soup, Easy Beef and Veggie Soup, Homestyle Beef Soup