Description
Hearty and comforting Vegetable Beef Soup made with ground beef, mixed vegetables, potatoes, and a rich tomato broth seasoned with Italian herbs and Worcestershire sauce. Perfect for a nourishing meal on a chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Aromatics
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Broth 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
Vegetables
- 1 (16 oz) bag frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 medium potatoes, diced (any variety, such as russet)
Instructions
- Cook the beef and aromatics: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and continue cooking until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent.
- Season the mixture: Season the beef and onion mixture with salt and pepper to taste, stirring well to combine all flavors.
- Add liquids and seasonings: Pour in the beef broth, petite diced tomatoes, condensed tomato soup, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning. Stir thoroughly to blend all ingredients.
- Add vegetables and potatoes: Incorporate the frozen mixed vegetables and diced potatoes into the pot. Stir to distribute 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 it simmer gently for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and cooked through.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper if necessary. Serve warm for a filling and flavorful meal.
Notes
- Use russet or Yukon gold potatoes for the best texture in the soup.
- Feel free to swap ground beef for ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Adding a bay leaf during simmering can enhance depth of flavor; remove before serving.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- For thicker soup, mash a few potato pieces into the broth during cooking.
