Description
A hearty and comforting Ground Beef Vegetable Soup featuring tender beef, a medley of fresh vegetables, and rich tomato broth. Perfect for a satisfying meal, this soup simmers slowly to develop deep flavors and is easy to customize with your favorite garden vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 2 pounds ground beef
Vegetables
- 4 carrots, diced
- 4 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
Canned Vegetables and Tomatoes
- 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
Seasonings and Liquids
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 bay leaf, or more to taste
- â…› 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
- Use fresh vegetables for a more vibrant flavor and texture.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and additional black pepper as preferred.
- To make the soup thicker, mash some potatoes against the side of the pot before serving.
- This soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Add other vegetables like peas or green beans as desired.
