Description
A hearty and flavorful beef vegetable soup perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes in juice
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: additional veggies (e.g., green beans, peas)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add chopped onions, carrots, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 4 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Stir in canned tomatoes with their juices and pour in the beef broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Season with thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; simmer for 25-30 minutes to blend flavors.
- Adjust seasoning before serving; remove bay leaves.
Notes
- This soup can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg