Old Fashioned Ground Beef & Vegetable Soup

Here in Ohio, as soon as the first leaf on a tree turns yellow, people are ready to pull out all of their Fall decorations and start enjoy eating and drinking everything pumpkin. Sometimes the weather obliges this change of season and sometimes, it doesn’t. That’s the fun of living in Ohio; September can be 90 degrees or 50 degrees… or both in the same week. Haha! No joke, it has probably happened.While I’m not quite ready to decorate, I am ready to start firing up the Crock Pot and cooking some of my Fall favorites. Like this Old Fashioned Ground Beef & Vegetable Soup.

So let’s talk about this Old Fashioned Ground Beef & Vegetable Soup…

I was first inspired to make this soup when I had something like it at- of all places- a popular local burger place! It was loaded with veggies, a touch of heat and had tender bits of hamburger in it. It started to get expensive to go there 3-4 times a week, so I had to recreate it. Plus, homemade is better anyway, right?

It’s super simple to make and very versatile. You can throw in whatever veggies you have or like, these happen to be my favorites. And then just cook it all until the veggies are soft and all of the flavor has come together. It makes a lot, I have the recipe listed as 16 servings, but it could definitely be more depending on your bowl of choice. 😉

Also, did I mention that it is extremely low-calorie?! BEST PART! Well, second best, behind the actual soup itself. 

It’s great when something is good for you, but is so delicious that it feels more like comfort food.

That’s how I feel every time I have a bowl of this soup. And it’s not just super yummy, it’s super easy to make. Ready in under an hour, but this Old Fashioned Ground Beef & Vegetable Soup tastes like it’s been simmering all day.

Enjoy!!

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Old Fashioned Ground Beef & Vegetable Soup

Old Fashioned Ground Beef & Vegetable Soup is a hearty and delicious soup that is both light and filling.

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cook Time

45 Minutes

Servings

Servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 LBS Ground Beef or Sirloin
• 1 Sweet Onion, chopped
• 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
• 3 Celery Stalks, chopped
• 2 Large Carrots, sliced
• 2 Russet Potatoes, cubed or 4 red potatoes
• 2 Cups Green Beans, cut into 1” pieces
• 1/2 Cup Frozen Corn
• 1/2 Cup Frozen Peas
• 8 Cups Low Sodium Beef Broth
• 12 Oz Tomato Paste
• 1/2 TBSP olive oil
• 3 TBSP Worchestershire Sauce
• 1 Tsp Paprika
• 1/2 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 15.5 Oz Canned Roasted Tomatoes Do not drain
• Salt and Pepper, to taste
• Pinch of Crushed Red Pepper, optional

Prep Time 10 Minutes Cook Time 45 Minutes Servings Servings Ingredients 1 1/2 LBS Ground Beef or Sirloin 1 Sweet Onion, chopped 3 Garlic Cloves, minced 3 Celery Stalks, chopped 2 Large Carrots, sliced 2 Russet Potatoes, cubed or 4 red potatoes 2 Cups Green Beans, cut into 1” pieces 1/2 Cup Frozen Corn 1/2 Cup Frozen Peas 8 Cups Low Sodium Beef Broth 12 Oz Tomato Paste 1/2 TBSP olive oil 3 TBSP Worchestershire Sauce 1 Tsp Paprika 1/2 Tsp Cayenne Pepper 15.5 Oz Canned Roasted Tomatoes Do not drain Salt and Pepper, to taste Pinch of Crushed Red Pepper, optional

Instructions

1. Add olive oil to a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion and cook until ground beef is cooked, breaking it up as it cooks.
2. Drain off some of the fat if there is a lot, but you want to leave a little behind for flavor. Add garlic and cook until garlic is soft, about 1 minute.
3. Add the potatoes, green beans, carrots and celery. Cook for 3-4 minutes until veggies begin to soften.
4. Add the corn, peas, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire, paprika, cayenne, roasted tomatoes, and about 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add a pinch of crushed red pepper, optional.
5. Bring to a boil and then lower heat to medium to simmer. Cook for about 25-35 minutes until veggies are soft. Taste and re-season with salt and pepper if necessary.

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