Description
A hearty and comforting Rustic Beef and Vegetable Soup, loaded with savory ground beef, tender potatoes, fresh green beans, and a medley of vegetables simmered in a flavorful beef broth seasoned with Italian herbs. Perfect for a satisfying family meal any time of the year.
Ingredients
Meat & Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 cup green beans
Liquids & Canned Goods
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 6 cups beef broth
Seasonings
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the beef and onion: In a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat, add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook, breaking the meat apart with a spoon, until the beef is fully browned and the onion is soft. Drain off any excess fat to keep the soup from being greasy.
- Add vegetables and liquids: To the browned beef mixture, add the diced carrots, diced potatoes, canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), and 6 cups of beef broth. Stir in the Italian seasoning and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let it simmer gently for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the carrots and potatoes are tender.
- Add green beans: Stir in the fresh green beans during the last 5 minutes of simmering, allowing them to cook until just tender but still bright green. Adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot and stir to thicken the broth.
- You can substitute frozen green beans if fresh are not available; add directly without thawing.
- To boost flavor, consider adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a bay leaf while simmering.
- This soup can be stored refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
