Description
This hearty Ground Beef Vegetable Soup is a comforting and nutritious meal featuring tender ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful tomato-based broth. Perfect for a cozy dinner and freezer-friendly to enjoy later, this American classic is packed with wholesome ingredients and easy to prepare on the stovetop.
Ingredients
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Meat and Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 cup green beans, fresh or frozen, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh, frozen, or canned
- 1 cup peas, frozen
Canned Goods and Broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
Spices
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed to keep the soup lean.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until the onion softens and becomes fragrant, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add Root Vegetables: Stir in chopped carrots, celery, and diced potatoes. Mix well to combine all the flavors before adding liquids.
- Incorporate Tomatoes and Broth: Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir in dried basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper to season the soup thoroughly.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes. This allows the vegetables to cook through and flavors to meld.
- Add Remaining Vegetables: Stir in green beans, corn, and peas. Continue cooking for another 5–10 minutes, until these vegetables are heated through but still retain some texture.
- Final Seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if desired. Serve hot in bowls and enjoy a wholesome meal.
Notes
- This soup freezes well and often tastes better the next day as flavors deepen.
- Feel free to substitute the vegetables with zucchini, cabbage, or other seasonal veggies.
- For a heartier meal, add cooked pasta or rice just before serving.
