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    Home » Recipes » Dinner Recipes » Ground Beef Vegetable Soup Recipe

    Published: Aug 29, 2022 by Cara Lanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Ground Beef Vegetable Soup Recipe

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    This Ground Beef Vegetable Soup Recipe is a delicious, satisfying one-pot meal filled with hearty ground beef and tender vegetables in a rich and savory broth. Easy dinner recipe with delicious leftovers for lunch. 

    ground beef vegetable soup recipe in a white bowl

    When the weather turns cool, it’s time to make comforting foods — like this Tuscan Kale Soup, Chicken Stuffing Casserole, and Chicken Chili.  

    This vegetable soup with ground beef and frozen vegetables is a satisfying meal that comes together with simple ingredients. In fact, you might already have everything you need to make this hearty soup.

    Ground Beef Vegetable Soup is a great recipe because there’s very little prep involved.

    Once you’ve chopped the celery, onion, and garlic, you can put the knife away and start opening up cans and a bag of frozen mixed vegetables. 

    It’s a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs kind of soup with lots of ground beef and vegetables in a rich, savory tomato-based broth. 

    For the perfect meal, serve  with a fresh green salad and some crusty bread to sop up the broth.

    You’re going to love this

    Delicious -- rich tomato broth, savory ground beef, and tender vegetables

    Hearty one-pot meal the whole family will love

    Great meal prep recipe -- the leftovers are even better the next day

    Easy to make with simple ingredients

    Ingredients

    See recipe card for the full list of ingredients. 

    Ground beef. One pound of ground beef turns this simple vegetable soup recipe into a complete meal. You can substitute lean or extra lean ground beef or ground turkey.

    Beef broth. Beef broth amps up the savory flavors. I like to use low-sodium beef broth. 

    Canned diced tomatoes with juice. Throw in the whole can of tomatoes, juice and all. 

    Condensed tomato soup. This easy pantry ingredient adds even more rich tomato flavor. 

    Worcestershire sauce. A tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce just makes beef taste beefier. 

    Italian seasoning. This handy seasoning combo usually has basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, parsley, and other savory herbs that flavors the broth.

    Bay leaf. When bay leaves are steeped in the cooking liquid, they add warm aroma and flavor to the soup. 

    Mixed vegetables. This soup is the perfect use of frozen vegetables. As they simmer in the reduced broth, they absorb the flavors and become perfectly tender and flavorful. You can also use fresh vegetables, which may take a little longer to cook. 

    How to Make Ground Beef Vegetable Soup: Step-by-Step

    Step 1

    In a stock pot or large Dutch oven, heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped celery and onion. Stir occasionally for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables have softened. 

    Step 2

    Add the ground beef, garlic, and salt and black pepper. Cook until the hamburger meat is no longer pink, 6-7 minutes. Drain off any excess fat. 

    browned ground beef, onions, and celery in a Dutch oven

    Step 3

    To the same pot, add the broth, undrained tomatoes, tomato soup, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and bay leaves. Simmer for 30-35 minutes to reduce the broth and concentrate the flavors. 

    ground beef vegetable soup in a Dutch oven

    Step 4

    Add the frozen mixed vegetables and simmer for 15 more minutes or until the vegetables are tender and to your liking. 

    ground beef vegetable soup in a Dutch oven

    Pro tip: If the soup is too watery for your preference, let it simmer down a bit longer. If it reduces down too far, add a little more broth or some water. 

    Storage, Reheating & Freezing

    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. 

    Freeze hamburger vegetable soup in a freezer-safe container or in zip top freezer bags for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator or microwave. 

    Recipe Variations

    The flavors in this easy hamburger soup are savory and mild. If you prefer a zestier bowl of soup, here’s how to add more flavor to vegetable soup: 

    Fresh herbs — add some fresh herbs at the very end like fresh basil or fresh parsley

    Seasonings and spices — sprinkle in some onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, curry powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper

    Parmesan — toss in a Parmesan rind and let it simmer away in the broth

    Acid — add a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of vinegar

    Salt — if your soup is bland, it might just need more salt

    What to Serve with Ground Beef Vegetable Soup

    Old fashioned vegetable soup with ground beef is a meal in itself, but is delicious with a fresh green salad and fresh-baked breadsticks or garlic bread.

    Expert Tips

    Reduce the broth. Letting the broth simmer and reduce for 30-35 minutes concentrates the flavors. 

    Make it more or less "soupy." This is a very chunky soup. If you like your soup a little thinner, go ahead and add more broth or a little water and let it simmer to warm through.

    Taste for seasoning. Taste the broth. Does it need a little salt? Something spicy? It's best to add spices, dried herbs, and other seasonings as early as possible so they can simmer in the broth. Take a taste (careful, it's hot!) and decide if it needs a little more salt or something spicy, or maybe a dash of paprika or chili powder.

    Check the veggies. Before you remove the soup pot from the stove, check the tenderness of the veggies. Carefully remove a few, let them cool, and check that they are as tender or crisp as you like them.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can ground beef vegetable soup be frozen?

    Yes, this recipe freezes really well. Ladle the soup into a freezer safe container or place individual portions in zip top freezer bags. Freeze for up to 3 months.

    How long is vegetable soup good for?

    You can keep leftover soup in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

    Which vegetables go into vegetable soup?

    This easy vegetable hamburger soup recipe contains celery, onions, garlic, tomatoes, green beans, peas, corn, and carrots. You can add almost any kind of vegetable you like, such as potatoes, winter squash, cabbage, zucchini, leafy greens -- whatever you love!

    ground beef vegetable soup recipe in a white bowl

    Recipe Essentials

    I love my Lodge cast iron Dutch oven for making soups and casseroles. And it comes in a ton of cute colors!  

    The simple white soup bowl you see is this Mikasa Delray bowl. It’s large and shallow and great for salads, pasta, and soup. 

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    Ground Beef Vegetable Soup

    Cara Lanz
    Ground Beef Vegetable Soup Recipe is a delicious, satisfying soup filled with hearty ground beef and tender vegetables in a rich and savory broth. Easy dinner recipe with delicious leftovers for lunch.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr 5 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
    Course Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 339 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ cup chopped celery
    • ½ cup chopped onion
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 2 cloves minced garlic
    • 4 cups beef broth
    • 28 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
    • 10.8 ounces condensed tomato soup (1 small can)
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 16 ounces frozen mixed vegetables

    Instructions
     

    • In a stock pot or large Dutch oven, heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
      Add the chopped celery and onion. Stir occasionally for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
    • Add the ground beef, garlic, and salt and black pepper. Cook until the hamburger meat is no longer pink, 6-7 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
    • Add the broth, undrained tomatoes, tomato soup, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and bay leaves.
      Simmer for 30-35 minutes to reduce the broth and concentrate the flavors.
    • Add the frozen mixed vegetables and simmer for 15 more minutes or until the vegetables are tender and to your liking.
      Remove the bay leaves, serve, and enjoy!

    Storage & Freezing

    • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
      Freeze hamburger vegetable soup in a freezer-safe container or in zip top freezer bags for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator or microwave.

    Notes

    Let the broth simmer and reduce for the full 30-35 minutes to oconcentrate the flavors. 
    This is a very chunky soup. If you like your soup a little thinner, go ahead and add more broth or a little water and let it simmer to warm through.
    Taste the broth. Does it need a little salt? Something spicy? Add any additional spices, dried herbs, and other seasonings as early as possible so they can simmer in the broth.
    Before you remove the soup pot from the stove, check that the tenderness of the veggies are as tender or crisp as you like them.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 806mgPotassium: 1294mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 4245IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg
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    1. Sue Knutsen says

      September 17, 2022 at 10:33 pm

      I made this today - added some Cajun seasoning, potatoes and used fresh veggies rather than frozen. It was delicious and next time I'll double the recipe so I can freeze a bunch.

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      • Cara Lanz says

        September 18, 2022 at 10:48 am

        I love your adaptations and am so happy to know that you enjoyed it! It's so handy to have a stash of this in the freezer, we do that, too. Thank you so much for your note -- Cara :).

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    2. Beth says

      September 15, 2022 at 2:30 am

      This looks yummy! I’m excited to try it!

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      • Cara Lanz says

        September 15, 2022 at 10:31 am

        Thank you so much, I hope you enjoy it :). Cara

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