Description
A hearty and comforting ground beef vegetable soup packed with nutritious vegetables and savory flavors. Perfect for a wholesome meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
6 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove excess fat if necessary, then add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot.
Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add diced carrots, celery, zucchini, potato, and green beans to the pot. Stir to combine.
Pour in the beef broth and the can of diced tomatoes with their juice.
Add dried thyme, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt. Stir well.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes