This ground beef soup recipe is full of vegetables for a satisfying, very easy, and delicious meal to serve any time of the year. Serve with saltine crackers and chunks of sharp cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 4 carrots, diced
- 4 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can peas, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes, crushed
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 bay leaf, or more to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon ground thyme
- ¼ cup water, as needed
Directions
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Crumble ground beef into a stockpot over medium-high heat; cook and stir until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
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Stir in carrots, celery, and onion; cook and stir until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes, corn, green beans, undrained peas, tomato sauce, and crushed whole tomatoes. Season with black pepper; add bay leaf and thyme. Pour in 1/4 cup water if needed, replenishing as needed while cooking.
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Bring soup to a simmer; cover and cook, stirring regularly, until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.
Oh my goodness. I sub beef broth instead of water, everything else the same. Perfect!