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    Easy Ground Beef Vegetable Soup

    Published: Aug 29, 2022 · Modified: Oct 17, 2023 by Cara Lanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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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. 

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    When the weather turns cool, I love cooking cozy foods like Pot Roast with Carrots and Potatoes, Baked Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy, Cheesy Chicken Bake. 

    But there's nothing quite as comforting as a pot of soup simmering on the stove top. 

    Vegetable soup with ground beef and frozen vegetables is one of my favorite soups to tuck into on a chilly day. This hearty hamburger soup with savory ground beef and tons of vegetables in a rich tomato-based broth will stick to your ribs and warm you up from the inside out. 

    Best part? It's a super easy soup recipe that comes together with simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep. 

    It's easily a delicious meal on its own, or pair it with a green salad and a loaf of crusty bread to sop up the savory broth.

    You’re going to love this

    • Easy one pot meal with very little prep. Perfect for busy weeknights and lazy weekends
    • Hearty hamburger soup the whole family will love
    • Great meal prep recipe -- the leftovers are even better the next day
    • Easy hamburger vegetable soup with simple ingredients
    • Perfect big batch soup for family get-togethers

    Ingredients

    See recipe card for the full list of ingredients. 

    ground beef vegetable soup 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. Vegetable broth will also work -- or chicken broth if that's all you have. 

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

    Condensed tomato soup. This vegetable beef soup without tomato sauce or tomato paste relies on this easy pantry ingredient for 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 flavor the broth.

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

    Mixed vegetables. This soup is the perfect use of frozen vegetables with carrots, corn, peas, and green beans. 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. 

    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: 

    • 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

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

    celery and onions sauteed in olive oil in Dutch oven.

    Step 1: In a stock pot or large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped celery and onion. Stir occasionally until softened, 5-6 minutes.

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

    Step 2: Add the ground beef, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the hamburger meat is no longer pink, 6-7 minutes. Drain off any excess fat. 

    ground beef vegetable soup in a Dutch oven.

    Step 3: 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. Serve and enjoy!

    ground beef vegetable soup recipe in a white bowl.

    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, 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

    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!

    How long is hamburger soup good for?

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

    What is the best way to store vegetable beef soup?

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

    Can this vegetable ground beef soup recipe be frozen?

    Yes, this delicious soup 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.

    What should I serve with vegetable beef soup?

    A bowl of vegetable beef soup is a complete meal in itself. Or you can round it out with sides and salads (and desserts!) the entire family will love: 
    • Garlic bread
    • Cornbread 
    • Pepperoni Flatbread 
    • Spinach Arugula Caprese Salad 
    • Zesty Quinoa Salad. 
    • Tuna Macaroni Salad
    • For dessert: Nutter Butter Bars and Red Velvet Oreo Brownies are always a hit! 

    For more ideas, check out my blog post with the best side dishes for soup.

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    *Easy* Ground Beef Vegetable Soup

    Cara Lanz
    Ground Beef Vegetable Soup 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.
    4.91 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes 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
    • salt and pepper, to taste
    • 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
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    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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    Comments

    1. Sharla says

      January 08, 2024 at 4:30 am

      Recipe was the best. I had fresh vegetables so used them, and followed the recipe for everything else except adding veggies sooner. Wonderful taste!!

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        January 08, 2024 at 12:11 pm

        Hi, Sharla, that's great, I'm so happy you enjoyed the soup! Thank you so much :). Cara

        Reply
    2. Casey says

      October 24, 2023 at 3:41 pm

      5 stars
      I don't eat ground beef so I substituted ground turkey and it was still absolutely amazing! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        October 25, 2023 at 11:00 am

        Thank you, Casey, I'm so glad you enjoyed your vegetable soup with ground turkey! Cara

        Reply
    3. Chenee says

      October 24, 2023 at 3:39 pm

      5 stars
      This was so yummy exactly as written. I love that I can customize it based on what I have on hand, too though! Perfect for chilly fall dinners.

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        October 25, 2023 at 10:59 am

        Thank you for trying the recipe, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Yes, it's such a great one to make your own and use up what you have in the fridge. Cara

        Reply
    4. Ashley says

      October 24, 2023 at 2:29 pm

      5 stars
      This soup is so hearty and delicious! I'm definitely going to be making it more often over the winter.

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        October 25, 2023 at 10:58 am

        Thank you, Ashley -- yes, it's the perfect winter soup. Enjoy! Cara

        Reply
    5. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

      October 24, 2023 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      THis is a proper winter warmer. We had it with garlic bread and were fighting over the leftovers for lunch next day.

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        October 25, 2023 at 10:57 am

        Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    6. Quynh says

      October 24, 2023 at 2:20 pm

      5 stars
      I've made this recipe several times already. It's one of my favorite go-to weeknight dinners. So good!

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        October 25, 2023 at 10:55 am

        Thank you for the nice note, I'm so glad you enjoy it as much as we do! Cara

        Reply
    7. Susan says

      September 04, 2023 at 4:15 am

      I make this soup with 1 lg bottle of V8 juice, 1 lg can chopped tomatoes, ground beef, onion, 2 Knorr beef bouillon cubes and froz mixed vegetables, salt/pepper to taste, some garlic and basil ….it’s a winter favorite

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        September 04, 2023 at 10:28 am

        Susan, that sounds delicious, thank you so much for sharing your variation!

        Reply
    8. Marshall says

      September 04, 2023 at 1:26 am

      Cara, I have been making this soup, for over 50 years, ever since I was taught how to make it by my grandmother! Her first lesson was to be adventurous and to try different additions. I think yours is so close to the original recipe she gave me, and it brings great joy to see this soup making a comeback, as well as a lot of good memories from my grandmother' s kitchen.
      One successful addition I like to use is free kale, since there is enough starchy veggies already (I have added different potatoes ocassionally, too!).

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        September 04, 2023 at 10:36 am

        Aw, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful memories of spending time in the kitchen with your grandmother. I love your suggestion, kale is so delicious in soup! I appreciate your nice note, it was a fun one to read over my morning coffee :). Cara

        Reply
    9. Channing says

      May 27, 2023 at 9:27 pm

      How much is 1 serving? Trying to add this into a calorie tracker and not sure if 1 serving = 1 cup or what. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        May 28, 2023 at 10:30 am

        Hi, great question! One serving is roughly 1 1/2 cups.

        Reply
    10. Lesa Colby says

      April 06, 2023 at 2:42 am

      Love this soup! I also added potatoes and used a can of Rotel and a half can of the diced tomatoes and it really had a good flavor to eat and wasn’t too hot either. Served it with grilled cheese sandwiches and it was great!
      Thank you for sharing

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        April 06, 2023 at 12:15 pm

        Hi, Lesa, I'm so glad you enjoyed the soup and love that you put your own personal spin on it! And grilled cheese sandwiches sound like a match made in heaven. Thanks for sharing your ideas 🙂 Cara

        Reply
    11. Brent says

      March 21, 2023 at 11:37 pm

      4 stars
      Added potatoes. Really good. I may consider reducing the tomatoes to half next time. We doubled the recipe and it was a lot of tomatoes. I used petit diced. Really good broth though.

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        March 22, 2023 at 10:50 am

        Hi, Brent, Love the addition of potatoes. This is definitely one of those recipes you can easily tweak to your preferences. Thanks for sharing, I'm so glad you enjoyed it :). Cara

        Reply
        • Dale Mclean says

          October 13, 2023 at 9:51 pm

          I also add high starch russet potato's to this recipe, diced and cooked in the broth to give it a little more texture.

        • Cara Lanz says

          October 13, 2023 at 9:58 pm

          Great addition, Dale! Thanks for sharing :).

    12. Sandy Booth says

      March 10, 2023 at 8:48 pm

      Can’t wait to try this

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        March 10, 2023 at 8:53 pm

        Thanks, Sandy! Enjoy!

        Reply
    13. 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.

      Reply
      • 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 :).

        Reply
    14. Beth says

      September 15, 2022 at 2:30 am

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

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        September 15, 2022 at 10:31 am

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

        Reply
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