Here’s a classic “Best Ever Easy Vegetable Beef Soup” recipe — hearty, nutritious, and perfect for an effortless weeknight meal.
🥣 Best Ever Easy Vegetable Beef Soup
Serves: 6–8
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or stew beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 cup green beans, chopped (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups beef broth (or combination of broth and water)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- Optional: 1 cup frozen corn or peas
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the beef:
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sauté aromatics:
- Add onion and garlic to the beef. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add vegetables and broth:
- Stir in carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, diced tomatoes, beef broth, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil.
- Simmer the soup:
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45–50 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
- Optional additions:
- Add corn or peas in the last 5–10 minutes of cooking.
- Serve:
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
🍲 Tips & Variations
- Quick version: Use pre-chopped frozen vegetables and cook for 20–25 minutes.
- Heartier: Add barley, pasta, or rice to make it more filling.
- Slow cooker version: Cook all ingredients in a crockpot on low for 6–8 hours.
- Flavor boost: Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce to deepen the flavor.
I can also provide a “10-ingredient, 30-minute vegetable beef soup” recipe that’s super quick and easy for weeknights. Do you want me to give that version?
