Description
Ground Beef Vegetable Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that combines ground beef with a variety of vegetables in a rich, savory broth. This filling soup is perfect for a cozy meal, offering both nutritional benefits and satisfying flavors in every bowl. Ideal for family dinners or meal prep, it’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 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
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef:
- Crumble the ground beef into a stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
- Sauté the Vegetables:
- Add the diced carrots, chopped celery, and chopped onion to the beef. Cook and stir until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add Remaining Ingredients:
- Stir in the potatoes, corn, green beans, undrained peas, tomato sauce, and crushed whole tomatoes. Season with black pepper, then add the bay leaf and ground thyme.
- Simmer the Soup:
- Pour in ¼ cup of water if needed. Bring the soup to a simmer, cover, and cook, stirring regularly, until the potatoes are tender, about 1 hour. Add more water as needed while cooking.
- Serve:
- Once the potatoes are tender and the soup is well-flavored, remove the bay leaf and serve hot.
Notes
- Consistency: Adjust the amount of water based on your desired soup thickness. If the soup is too thick, add more water as needed.
- Flavor Enhancements: Feel free to add herbs like parsley or basil for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup / Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg