🥣 Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup 🍲🥕🍅
A cozy, satisfying soup packed with vegetables and savory beef – perfect for chilly days or a wholesome family dinner.
🛒 Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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4 cups beef broth
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2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
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1 cup carrots, sliced
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1 cup green beans, chopped
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1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
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1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
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1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Olive oil, for sautéing
🔪 Instructions
STEP 1: Brown the Beef
In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat.
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
Drain excess fat if needed.
STEP 2: Add Aromatics
Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic.
Sauté for 3–4 minutes, or until the onion is soft and translucent.
STEP 3: Combine Ingredients
Add the following to the pot:
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Beef broth
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Diced potatoes
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Carrots
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Green beans
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Corn
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Peas
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Diced tomatoes
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Tomato paste
Stir everything together well.
STEP 4: Season and Simmer
Add:
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Thyme
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Basil
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Salt and pepper to taste
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for about 30 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
STEP 5: Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Ladle into bowls and serve hot with crusty bread, crackers, or a side salad.
⏱️ Time & Servings
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Cook Time: 30 minutes
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Total Time: 45 minutes
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Servings: 6