Description
This hearty Ground Beef Vegetable Soup combines tender browned beef with a medley of fresh vegetables simmered in rich beef broth and seasoned with fragrant herbs. Perfect for a comforting and nutritious meal, this stovetop soup is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Aromatics
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1 cup corn kernels
Liquids and Canned Goods
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
Seasonings and Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the meat and vegetables.
- Cook the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks to ensure even cooking and crumbly texture.
- Remove excess fat and add aromatics: Remove any excess fat from the pot. Then add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the cooked beef to infuse the mixture with aroma and flavor.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Cook the onion and garlic for about 3-4 minutes until the onions become soft and translucent, creating a flavorful base for the soup.
- Add root vegetables: Stir in the sliced carrots, diced potatoes, and chopped celery, mixing well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Add beef broth and bring to boil: Pour in the beef broth and increase the heat to high, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil, which helps integrate the flavors.
- Simmer vegetables: Lower the heat to a gentle simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and cooked through.
- Season the soup: Stir in the diced tomatoes, dried basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika, blending these seasonings thoroughly into the soup for enhanced taste.
- Add green beans and corn: Incorporate the chopped green beans and corn kernels, distributing them evenly throughout the soup.
- Simmer uncovered: Continue to simmer the soup uncovered for another 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the vegetables to reach perfect tenderness.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning by adding additional salt or pepper if needed, balancing the overall flavor profile.
- Finish and serve: Remove the pot from heat once the soup is fully cooked and flavors are well combined. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or accompanied by bread if desired.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead and tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.
- For a lower-fat version, use lean ground beef or substitute ground turkey.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle heat boost.
- Serve with crusty bread or a green salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
