ground beef soup recipes
This hearty ground beef soup is a comforting dish that's packed with veggies and flavor. It's perfect for a cozy dinner and can be made in under an hour.
Equipment
- 1 large pot or Dutch oven
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup frozen green beans
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- to taste salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the ground beef to the pot. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the carrots and celery, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until they soften.
- Add the diced tomatoes with their juices, beef broth, frozen green beans, dried basil, and dried oregano to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot in bowls and enjoy!
Notes
You can customize this soup by adding other vegetables such as corn or potatoes.
For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, and it reheats well.