Ground Beef Vegetable Soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that’s perfect for a comforting meal. This recipe features ground beef, a variety of colorful vegetables, and a flavorful broth that’s easy to customize to your taste.
To make this dish, start by browning ground beef in a large pot, then adding onions, garlic, and a blend of spices such as oregano, thyme, and bay leaves. Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, and a mix of vegetables such as carrots, celery, green beans, and potatoes. Let the soup simmer until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are fully developed.
This Ground Beef Vegetable Soup recipe is easy to make and a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. It’s a delicious and filling soup that’s perfect for cold weather, and can be made ahead and reheated for an easy weeknight dinner. Serve it with some crusty bread or crackers for a satisfying and comforting meal. Enjoy!
Ground Beef Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
4 carrots, diced
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can peas, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes, crushed
ground black pepper to taste
1 bay leaf, or more to taste
⅛ teaspoon ground thyme
¼ cup water, as needed
Directions
Crumble ground beef into a stockpot over medium-high heat; cook and stir until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
Stir in carrots, celery, and onion; cook and stir until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
Stir in potatoes, corn, green beans, undrained peas, tomato sauce, and crushed whole tomatoes. Season with black pepper; add bay leaf and thyme.
Pour in 1/4 cup water if needed, replenishing as needed while cooking.
Bring soup to a simmer; cover and cook, stirring regularly, until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.
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