Description
Warming Hearty Veggie & Beef Soup brings comfort and nourishment through each savory spoonful. Packed with tender beef, colorful vegetables, and rich broth, this soup offers a delicious embrace that satisfies both hunger and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 russet potato (about 0.75 pound or 12 ounces)
- 12 ounces frozen vegetables (corn, carrots, green beans)
- 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot and gently sauté minced garlic and diced onions until they become soft and translucent, releasing their aromatic flavors.
- Introduce ground beef to the pot, cooking thoroughly and breaking it into small crumbles. Optional: drain excess fat for a leaner soup.
- Prepare russet potatoes by peeling and cutting them into uniform half-inch cubes, ensuring even cooking.
- Pour beef broth into the pot, then add diced tomatoes with their juices, creating a rich liquid base. Incorporate Italian seasoning, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce to build depth of flavor.
- Elevate the heat to medium-high, bringing the soup to a vigorous boil. Immediately reduce temperature to medium-low, allowing the mixture to gently simmer for approximately 10 minutes until potatoes become tender when pierced with a fork.
- Introduce frozen vegetable medley into the simmering soup, stirring to distribute evenly. Continue cooking for an additional five minutes to warm vegetables and meld flavors.
- Conduct a final taste test, carefully adjusting seasoning with salt to enhance the overall taste profile. Start with a conservative amount and incrementally add until the soup reaches optimal flavor balance.
Notes
- Optimize the beef’s flavor by using a cast-iron skillet to brown the meat, creating delicious caramelized edges that enhance the soup’s overall taste profile.
- Reduce fat content by selecting lean ground beef or substituting with ground turkey for a lighter protein option that maintains the hearty texture.
- Customize vegetable mix by using seasonal or leftover vegetables in your pantry, which helps minimize food waste and adds unique flavor variations to the soup.
- Make the soup gluten-free by ensuring Worcestershire sauce is certified gluten-free and using gluten-free beef broth, allowing individuals with dietary restrictions to enjoy this comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg