Chelsea Butler
@chebutler
Hearty Ground Beef and Vegetable Soup
This Hearty Ground Beef and Vegetable Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish packed with lean ground beef, a variety of vegetables, and flavorful seasonings. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this soup is easy to make and sure to please the whole family.
Details
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:22
- Views:6
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time1 min.
- Total time21 min.
- Servings16
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 large
- 6 stalks
- 4
- 3 cloves
- 2 1/2 pounds
- 46 ounces
- 46 ounces
- 1 (28 ounce) can
- 1 tablespoon
- 2
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- to taste
- 1 (15.25 ounce) can
- 1 (15.25 ounce) can
- 1 (15 ounce) can
- 1 (15 ounce) can
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can
- 8 ounces
- 8 ounces
- 8 ounces
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Hearty Ground Beef and Vegetable Soup.
Step 1
To start your delicious soup, grab a large pot and warm up some olive oil over medium heat.
Step 2
Once the oil is shimmering, toss in the diced onions, celery, and sliced carrots.
Step 3
Stir them occasionally, letting them cook until they become tender and fragrant, which should take about 6 to 8 minutes.
Step 4
When the veggies are just right, add in the chopped garlic and let it cook for another minute until the aroma fills your kitchen.
Step 5
Now, take the pot off the heat for a moment.
Step 6
Next, in a separate large skillet, heat it up over medium-high heat.
Step 7
Add the ground beef in batches, cooking and stirring until itโs beautifully browned and crumbly, which should take around 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 8
Once browned, use a slotted spoon to transfer the beef into the pot with your onion mixture, bringing all those wonderful flavors together.
Step 9
Return the pot to medium heat and stir in the vegetable juice, beef broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, beef bouillon cubes, ground thyme, cayenne pepper, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
Step 10
Bring this hearty mixture to a boil, then lower the heat, cover it up, and let it simmer for at least an hour.
Step 11
This is where the magic happens as the flavors meld together beautifully.
Step 12
After an hour of simmering, itโs time to add a rainbow of veggies! Toss in the drained corn, kidney beans, cannellini beans, great Northern beans, green beans, peas, lima beans, and okra.
Step 13
Bring the soup back to a boil, then reduce the heat again and let it simmer for another 10 minutes.
Step 14
This final step ensures everything is heated through and ready to enjoy.
Step 15
Now, ladle your hearty soup into bowls, and savor the warmth and comfort of this delightful dish.
Step 16
Enjoy every spoonful!.