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A warm bowl of hearty ground beef and vegetable soup filled with carrots, potatoes, green beans, corn, and tomatoes in a rich broth.

Hearty Ground Beef and Vegetable Soup

This hearty ground beef and vegetable soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly nights. Packed with protein, vegetables, and savory broth, it’s simple to make and deliciously filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 500 g ground beef lean preferred
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 2 potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 cup green beans fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 cup peas frozen
  • 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef broth low sodium preferred
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
  3. Stir in the carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  6. Stir in the green beans, corn, and peas. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Notes

For extra depth of flavor, try adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a bay leaf during simmering. Leftovers taste even better the next day!