Ground Beef Vegetable Soup Recipe
One day, I needed to make something warm and filling with whatever I had in my kitchen. I had some ground beef in the fridge and a few vegetables sitting in the pantry. Instead of making a complicated meal, I decided to throw everything into a pot with some broth and seasonings.The result was a rich, hearty ground beef vegetable soup that my family loved. It’s now one of my favorite go-to meals, especially when I want something comforting but easy to make. It’s packed with flavor, loaded with healthy ingredients, and perfect for a cozy dinner.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Cutting board and knife
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup green beans (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- ½ cup peas (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon (about 5–6 minutes).
- Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add the diced onion and garlic to the beef.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the carrots, potatoes, and celery.
- Cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and beef broth.
- Add Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cover and let the soup simmer for 25–30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the green beans, corn, and peas.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Ladle into bowls and enjoy!