Description
This ground beef vegetable soup is hearty, flavorful, and packed with wholesome vegetables. Perfect for a cozy family dinner, it’s easy to make and delicious with saltine crackers and sharp cheese on the side. Great for any time of year.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 4 carrots, diced
- 4 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can peas, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes, crushed
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 1 bay leaf, or more to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon ground thyme
- ¼ cup water, as needed
Instructions
1. Crumble ground beef into a stockpot over medium-high heat; cook and stir until beef is evenly browned and no longer pink, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
2. Stir in carrots, celery, and onion; cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add potatoes, corn, green beans, undrained peas, tomato sauce, and crushed tomatoes. Stir to combine.
4. Season with black pepper, bay leaf, and ground thyme.
5. Pour in 1/4 cup water, adding more as needed to maintain consistency.
6. Bring soup to a simmer; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 hour, or until potatoes are tender.
7. Remove bay leaf before serving.
8. Serve hot with saltine crackers and chunks of sharp cheese if desired.
Notes
You can adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more water or broth if needed.
Substitute canned vegetables with fresh or frozen options if preferred.
Add herbs like parsley or basil for extra flavor.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Soup, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ to 2 cups
- Calories: ~320
- Sugar: ~6g
- Sodium: ~700mg
- Fat: ~16g
- Saturated Fat: ~6g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~28g
- Fiber: ~5g
- Protein: ~24g
- Cholesterol: ~75mg