Name: Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground beef; 1 onion, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 5 cups beef broth; 15 ounces tomatoes, diced with juice; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; salt and pepper to taste; 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables (corn, green bean, carrot mix)

Description

The Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup is a comforting and hearty meal that perfectly blends the richness of ground beef with the freshness of vegetables and a mix of savory seasonings. Ideal for chilly evenings, this soup is both nourishing and satisfying. Follow this guide to create an easy and delicious meal that is sure to warm you from the inside out.

Ingredients

Scale

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
5 cups beef broth
15 ounces tomatoes, diced with juice
8 ounces tomato sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
3 cups frozen mixed vegetables (corn, green bean, carrot mix)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Base In a medium-sized soup/stock pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, onion, celery, and garlic. Cook while stirring until the beef is thoroughly browned and no pink remains. Drain any excess fat from the pot.
Step 2: Add Main Ingredients Add the diced potatoes, beef broth, diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes.
Step 3: Incorporate Vegetables Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables to the simmering pot. Continue to simmer for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the vegetables are heated through.