Description
This Ground Beef Vegetable Soup is a hearty, cozy bowl loaded with lean beef, vibrant vegetables, and savory seasonings. Perfect for chilly nights, meal prep, or family dinners, it’s wholesome, budget-friendly, and endlessly customizable. Comfort food that feels like a hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 cups water
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped green beans (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 bay leaf
- Optional: 1 cup spinach or kale
- Optional: 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add vegetables: Stir in onion, carrots, celery, and green beans. Cook 5–7 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add liquids & seasoning: Pour in diced tomatoes with juice and water. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and bay leaf. Stir well.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add greens: Stir in spinach or kale during the last 5 minutes if using.
- Finish & serve: Remove bay leaf. Adjust seasoning and serve hot with bread or salad.
Notes
- Brown beef well before adding liquid for best flavor.
- Don’t add leafy greens too early or they’ll overcook.
- For extra depth, use fire-roasted tomatoes or add a splash of Worcestershire.
- Freezes beautifully—double the batch for meal prep.
- Adjust veggies based on what you have—potatoes, corn, or zucchini all work.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup, Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: One-Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Ground Beef Vegetable Soup, Hamburger Soup, Hearty Beef Soup, Fall Soup Recipes, Comfort Food Soup