This Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe is a deeply savory, rich, thick soup, complete with tender ground beef, loads of colorful veggies, and the most satisfying broth!
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Budget Friendly Vegetable Beef Soup That Feeds a Crowd!
When I was growing up, my grandma and mom always made their vegetable soup with ground beef. There were a lot of mouths to feed, so ground beef was the more budget-friendly choice, but I never felt like the soup was missing anything. I absolutely loved it.
My version is a little different from theirs, with a few tweaks here and there, but it still reminds me so much of the soup I grew up eating. It’s hearty, simple, packed with veggies, and still one of those meals that just feels familiar in the best way.
Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe Ingredients
| Ingredient | Swaps / Tips |
|---|---|
| Ground Beef | Use ground turkey or ground chicken for a lighter option. |
| Onion, Carrots & Celery | Add parsnips, leeks, or fennel for a twist. |
| Crushed Tomatoes & Tomato Paste | Fire-roasted tomatoes for smoky flavor. |
| Potatoes | Swap with sweet potatoes, turnips, or rutabaga. |
| Frozen Corn & Peas | Try green beans, zucchini, or spinach. |
| Broth | Chicken or vegetable broth also work. |
Quick Tip
Lots of veggies that aren’t usually in beef soup still work great here—try sweet potatoes, turnips, cabbage, spinach, green beans, or squash.
How To Make Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe
- Brown Beef: Cook ground beef in a large pot until browned. Drain grease if needed.
- Build Flavor: Add onion, carrots, and celery. mix in tomato paste and cook.
- Add Liquids: mix in flour, then add broth, crushed tomatoes, and seasonings.
- Simmer: Add potatoes and cook until tender.
- Add Veggies: mix in peas and corn at the end.
- Serve: Top with parsley or Parmesan and serve with bread.
Storage
- Fridge: Store this vegetable beef soup recipe in the fridge for up to 5 days. Add a splash of broth or water when reheating if it’s thickened too much.
- Freezer: Freeze cooled soup in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Potatoes may get a little soft after thawing, but the flavor stays great.
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- Add a side dish of fruit, or try this Winter Fruit Salad.
- Try a good crusty baguette or buttered artisan bread (like this No-Knead Bread), from-scratch Dinner Rolls, French Bread, or crackers/saltines.
- Serve with a quick salad like this Salad Recipe, Garden Salad, or Winter Salad.
Try other Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe like slow cooker Beef Stew, Instant Pot Beef Stew, or Beef and Barley Soup.
