Here’s a simple, hearty Vegetable Beef Soup recipe — perfect for a quick, comforting meal 🍲🥩🥕
🥩 Easy Vegetable Beef Soup
🧾 Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef or small beef stew meat
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1 Tbsp olive oil (if using stew meat)
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1 small onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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3 cups beef broth
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1 cup water
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2 medium carrots, sliced
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2 stalks celery, sliced
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1 medium potato, diced
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1 cup green beans (fresh or frozen)
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1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1 tsp dried parsley
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½ tsp black pepper
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Salt, to taste
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Optional: 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the Beef
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In a large pot, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
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Drain excess fat if needed.
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If using stew meat, heat olive oil first and sear beef until browned on all sides.
2️⃣ Sauté Aromatics
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Add onion and garlic; cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
3️⃣ Add Vegetables & Liquid
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Stir in carrots, celery, potato, and optional tomatoes.
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Pour in beef broth and water.
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Add thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
4️⃣ Simmer
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
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Cover and simmer 20–30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
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Add green beans and corn in the last 5–10 minutes of cooking.
5️⃣ Serve
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Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Serve hot with crusty bread or cornbread.
🟢 Tips
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Use leftover vegetables to reduce prep time
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For thicker soup, mash a few potatoes or stir in ½ cup cooked rice or pasta
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Freezes well in portions for quick meals
🔁 Variations
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Italian-style: add Italian seasoning, zucchini, and pasta
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Spicy: add red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce
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Hearty stew version: use beef stew meat and simmer 1–2 hours
If you want, I can make a one-pot, ultra-easy version that takes under 30 minutes with minimal chopping.