Description
This vegetable beef soup is packed with ground beef, tender veggies, and flavorful broth—an easy one-pot comfort food perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (or stew meat)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup green beans, chopped
1 cup peas
1 cup corn
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
4 cups beef broth
1 cup water
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
Instructions
Brown the Beef: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart. Drain excess grease and set beef aside.
Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, sauté the diced onion until soft, about 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Build the Soup: Return beef to the pot. Add carrots, potatoes, green beans, peas, corn, diced tomatoes, broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
Serve: Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Substitute beef with ground turkey, stew meat, or chicken for variety.
Add cooked pasta, rice, or barley for a more filling soup.
Frozen vegetables can be used directly from the freezer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
