Recipe Introduction:
This Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup is the perfect dish for a cozy, comforting meal. Packed with tender ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a rich broth, this soup is not only delicious but also filling and nutritious. It’s a great way to warm up on a cold day or serve as a family dinner. The combination of potatoes, green beans, peas, carrots, and corn creates a satisfying blend of flavors and textures, making this soup a family favorite. With minimal prep time and ingredients, it’s the kind of dish you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups green beans (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for browning the beef)
Instructions:
- Cook the Beef: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Add Vegetables: To the pot, add the chopped onion, diced potatoes, carrots, green beans, peas, and corn. Stir to combine the vegetables with the beef.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the beef broth, followed by the diced tomatoes, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together, ensuring the seasonings are evenly distributed.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the soup to a boil over high heat. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the soup simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the potatoes and vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. If you want a thicker soup, you can mash some of the potatoes or use an immersion blender to slightly blend the soup.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy your hearty and comforting beef and vegetable soup!
This Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup is a satisfying and delicious meal that’s perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying leftovers for the next day. It’s a perfect balance of protein, veggies, and savory broth that will warm you up and fill you up!