There are evenings when only a monumentally comforting, savory, and rich beef soup will satisfy your cravings, yet you want a meal that comes together effortlessly right on your stovetop. When you combine Laura’s Lean Ground Beef, Hunt’s diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced potatoes, Del Monte whole kernel corn, cut green beans, and seasonings in a soup pot, culinary magic happens effortlessly. This ground beef vegetable soup recipe transforms everyday grocery staples into an unforgettable, high-yield family feast that fills your kitchen with rich bistro fragrances while delivering ultimate comfort food satisfaction.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- The Ultimate Homestyle Comfort Combination: Combines savory browned lean ground beef with tender potatoes, sweet corn, green beans, and a rich tomato broth.
- Lightning Fast Stovetop Execution: From browning the beef to simmering the vegetables, this gourmet comfort meal comes together in about 45 minutes flat.
- Unmatched Flavor Harmony: Every single spoonful delivers a glorious combination of spiced beef, robust tomato soup base, and colorful homestyle vegetables.
- Complete Crowd-Pleaser: A guaranteed household favorite that provides a massive, high-yield batch making fantastic leftovers for the next day.
Ingredient Notes for the Best Vegetable Soup
The foundation of any exceptional ground beef vegetable soup starts with selecting the right core components. You will need 1 lb of Laura’s Lean Ground Beef (92% lean), which forms a delicious, protein-packed meat base without excess grease.
For the rich broth and vegetable layers, Hunt’s diced tomatoes, Hunt’s tomato sauce, fresh potatoes cut into cubes, Del Monte whole kernel corn, and Del Monte cut green beans provide authentic homestyle texture, vibrant color, and depth.
For seasoning, Morton iodized salt and McCormick pure ground black pepper complete the savory profile.
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Step-by-Step Instructions
- Brown the ground beef: Place a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb of Laura’s Lean Ground Beef and cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until fully browned and crumbled.
- Prep and add the potatoes: While the beef browns, peel and dice 4 potatoes into cubes. Add the cubed potatoes directly into the pot with the browned beef.
- Pour in the tomatoes and sauce: Pour in 1 can of Hunt’s diced tomatoes and 1 can of Hunt’s tomato sauce, stirring well to combine with the beef and potatoes.
- Add water or broth: Add enough water (or beef broth) to submerge the ingredients and create a rich soup base, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Simmer the vegetables: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the diced potatoes are tender.
- Add corn and green beans: Pour in 1 can of Del Monte whole kernel corn and 1 can of Del Monte cut green beans, stirring gently.
- Heat through and season: Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until all the vegetables are hot, adjusting seasoning with black pepper.
- Garnish and serve: Ladle the hot, hearty ground beef vegetable soup into bowls, garnish with extra black pepper if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Snapshot
Please note that nutritional values are approximate estimates calculated based on standard ingredient databases and will vary depending on exact portion sizes and brand ingredients used.
- Calories: 360 kcal per serving
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fat: 12g
- Sodium: 890mg
Storage & Reheating Instructions
Ground beef vegetable soup stores securely in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. When reheating, warm individual portions in a saucepan over medium-low heat until hot and simmering. Freezing is possible for up to 2 months, though potato texture can sometimes become slightly softer upon thawing.
Budget Note
Preparing a massive, high-yield comfort food soup at home is an incredible way to feed a family luxuriously without spending a lot of money. By utilizing economical staples like lean ground beef, canned vegetables, and potatoes, you create a gorgeous, filling dinner that provides generous servings affordably.
Variations To Try
- Mixed Italian Vegetable Medley: Add sliced carrots, peas, and a pinch of Italian seasoning for an even heartier garden-style vegetable soup.
- Ditalini Pasta Upgrade: Stir in a cup of small pasta shells or ditalini noodles during the final 10 minutes of simmering for a thick minestrone twist.
- Worcestershire Savory Boost: Stir a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce into the tomato broth for an extra punch of umami depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to drain the canned corn and green beans? Adding the Del Monte corn and green beans directly into the soup provides extra liquid and natural flavor for the broth, though you can drain them if you prefer a thicker soup base.
- Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef? Yes, lean ground turkey or ground chicken work wonderfully as direct substitutes for lean ground beef.
- Why use lean ground beef for soup? Using a lean beef blend like Laura’s Lean Beef ensures your soup has wonderful meaty flavor without excess grease floating on top of the broth.
- What side dishes pair best with ground beef vegetable soup? This hearty soup pairs wonderfully with warm crusty French bread, garlic butter toast, or a crisp green garden salad.
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What is your absolute favorite vegetable to include when making comforting homemade soups on chilly evenings?