Description
This hearty Vegetable Beef Soup combines ground beef with a medley of vegetables and potatoes, simmered in a flavorful tomato-based broth. It’s a comforting and nutritious one-pot meal perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 (16 oz) bag frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 medium potatoes, diced (such as russet)
Liquids and Seasonings
- 3 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 (15 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed tomato soup
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Beef and Aromatics: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat over medium heat and add ground beef. Break the beef apart as it cooks, then add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season the Mixture: Season the beef and onion mixture with salt and pepper, stirring to combine evenly.
- Add Broth and Tomato Ingredients: Pour in the beef broth, petite diced tomatoes (with their juice), condensed tomato soup, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Incorporate Vegetables and Potatoes: Add the frozen mixed vegetables and diced potatoes to the pot. Stir gently to mix everything evenly.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve the soup warm for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot during simmering.
- Feel free to substitute the frozen mixed vegetables with fresh seasonal vegetables.
- If you prefer a spicier soup, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the Italian seasoning.
- This soup stores well and flavors improve overnight in the refrigerator.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or in a microwave before serving.
