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This vegetable beef soup is packed with tender beef and veggies simmered in a flavorful broth. It’s a hearty homemade soup that is a classic favorite and easy to make!
Other cozy soups that make often include this crockpot beef stew or chicken and rice soup, especially when paired with a dinner roll.
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Table of Contents
- Homemade and Hearty Veggie Beef Soup
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Vegetable Beef Soup Ingredients
- Substitutions and Variations
- How to Make Vegetable Beef Soup
- 5 star review
- Expert Tips
- FAQs
- Serving Suggestions
- Make Ahead
- More Easy Soup Recipes
- Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe Printable Recipe
Homemade and Hearty Veggie Beef Soup
This vegetable beef soup recipe is one of my favorite cozy soup recipes! It’s similar to my delicious hamburger soup or even this albondigas soup with meatballs, but with a few more seasonings and veggies like my favorite cabbage soup.
Beef and vegetable soup is one of my favorite soups to make during the winter to serve with Lion House rollsor sweet cornbread. It’s a Whole 30 recipe that’s made with wholesome yet hearty ingredients.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy. No complicated steps or ingredients and this hearty vegetable soup is easily made in one pot on the stovetop!
- Versatile. Adjust the spices and veggies to what your family likes and you have on hand. It also freezes well for meal prep!
Vegetable Beef Soup Ingredients
The best thing about this beef and vegetable soup is that you can add in any veggies that you have on hand and it always tastes delicious!
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- Meat: I used lean ground beef, but ground turkey or a combination of the two could be used for a lighter beef vegetable soup.
- Vegetables: I used onion, bell pepper, potatoes, celery and carrots.
- Tomato broth: Rotel, or a can of diced tomatoes and green chiles, tomato sauce, balsamic vinegar and water.
- Seasonings: Simple yet flavorful chili powder, salt and black pepper.
Substitutions and Variations
Whether you need to add different vegetables or protein, here are a few favorite variations we love.
- Meat. Try cubed stew meat instead of ground beef or try it with shredded chicken like this chicken vegetable soup!
- Veggies: Try this with cauliflower, zucchini, squash, peas, green beans, corn and cabbage. If using frozen vegetables add near the end of cooking time.
- Creamy. Add a splash of cream at the end before serving.
- Greens. For even more veggies, mix in a handful of spinach or kale right before serving.
- Spices. Add a dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a little heat. Substitute the chili powder for Italian seasoning for a different flavor.
How to Make Vegetable Beef Soup
This beef vegetable soup is a must make a for a chilly day and is easily prepped; just brown your ground beef, add your colorful vegetables and then let it simmer away.
- Chop vegetables: Prep your veggies by dicing onion and potatoes and chopping carrots, celery and bell pepper.
- Sauté meat and veggies. Heat oil over medium heat in large pot or Dutch oven. Add onions and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Then stir in ground beef and cook until browned. Drain remaining fat.
- Simmer. Add in potatoes, celery, carrots, rotel, tomato sauce and water and bring to a simmer. Then add balsamic vinegar, chili powder, salt and pepper and stir. Turn heat to low and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, until root veggies are fork tender. Stir occasionally.
- Serve. Top this comforting soup with fresh basil, fresh parsley, and Parmesan cheese if desired.
5 star review
“My family LOVES this soup! It’s one of our all time favorite recipes. So delicious and easy to make!”
-Misty
Expert Tips
- Consistency. Add vegetable broth or beef broth to thin out the consistency and make this beef vegetable soup stretch even further.
- Scrape sides of pan: When adding your liquids, scrape the bottom of the pot incorporate the browned bits from your meat and onion for even more flavor.
- Time-saving tip: Look for pre-cut onion, carrots and celery in your produce department or use frozen, no need to thaw first.
- Garnish. Top with fresh herbs for more flavor (basil, oregano or parsley taste great). Freshly grated Parmesan cheese or avocado slices also taste delicious on top.
FAQs
Can I make this in the slow cooker?
That should work. You will still need to brown your meat first, than add all ingredients to your crock pot and cook on low 6-7 hours until your potatoes are tender.
What is the difference between vegetable beef soup and stew?
Soup refers to your ingredients being cooked in liquid until tender, it is usually thinner and contains more broth or liquid. Stew on the other hand means stewing your ingredients which includes submerging your ingredients in just enough liquid to cover them. The result is that your stew is very thick.
What type of potato is best to use?
Russet potatoes are a popular choice for vegetable soup, but red potatoes or Yukon gold also work.
What kind of beef is best for vegetable beef soup?
Vegetable beef soup is so versatile and that include the type of beef used! You can use beef stew meat or chuck roast instead of ground beef but you will need to simmer your beef in the tomato broth mixture for about 30 minutes until it becomes tender chunks of beef before adding remaining ingredients.
Serving Suggestions
This vegetable beef soup recipe is great with some fresh bread to soak up all the juices! Try some garlic bread, breadsticks, or rolls. Our family favorite is to serve it with grilled cheese!
Make Ahead
- Store: This veggie beef soup will keep for about 3 to 4 days in the fridge in an airtight container.
- Freeze: Vegetable beef soup also freezes beautifully! Let cool, then pour into a zip top bag or freezer container (leave about an inch of room from the top). It will keep in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Reheat: When you’re ready to eat, thaw in the fridge overnight. Then reheat in a pot in the stove until warm. You may need to add in a little water or broth to thin out the consistency.
Looking for more easy soup recipes? Try this corn chowder, chicken tortilla soup, or creamy sweet potato soup!
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Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe
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Author: Jamielyn Nye
This vegetable beef soup is packed with tender beef and veggies simmered in a flavorful broth. It's a hearty homemade soup that is a classic favorite and easy to make!
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 30 minutes mins
Total Time: 45 minutes mins
Servings: 6
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 small onion , diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic , more if desired
- 1 pound lean ground beef , or turkey
- 2-3 small potatoes , peeled and diced
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 14.5 ounces rotel , or can of diced tomatoes and green chiles
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 ½ -2 cups water , more as needed (can also use broth)
- 1-2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1-2 teaspoons chili powder , more or less to taste
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt , more to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper , more to taste
For serving (optional): Fresh basil or parsley, parmesan cheese
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any remaining fat. Sprinkle with half the salt and pepper.
Stir in potatoes, celery and carrots, rotel, tomato sauce and water (or broth). Bring to a light simmer and then stir in the balsamic vinegar, chili powder, salt and pepper.Add more water or broth as needed, depending on preference.
Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for about 30-45 minutes (or until the potatoes and carrots are fork tender), stirring occasionally. Add more water as needed. Salt and pepper to taste.
Top with fresh basil or parsley and parmesan if desired.
Notes
Vegetables: Feel free to add in a mix of different vegetables or omit the meat and add an extra cup of vegetables like bell peppers. You can also add vegetable broth to make the soup go further.
Storage: Store in a covered container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for 3 to 4 days in the fridge.
Freezer instructions: This soup also freezes great! Let cool and then place in a zip top bag and then lay flat in the freezer. Thaw over night and reheat on the stove top.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 666mg | Potassium: 1037mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4125IU | Vitamin C: 22.4mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 5.5mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
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Categorized as: American, Beef, Beef, Dairy-Free, Dinner, Freezer-Friendly, Freezer-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Meal Prep, One Pot, Soups, Stovetop, Stovetop, Whole 30
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is also the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook. Here you will find easy family-friendly recipes for every occasion.
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129 comments
- LuRae
This soup is really, REALLY good. The addition of balsamic vinegar takes it to the next level! I have made it several times for my husband and myself this winter and next Sunday I am quadrupling the recipe for a church lunch!
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- I Heart Naptime Community
Hi LuRae! I am so happy that you enjoyed the soup :) That’s a perfect meal for a church lunch!
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- diane perttola
This was a great hit! I added an envelope of chili seasoning so it was spicy, just the way my hubby loves it.
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- Coco Davis
This is fantastic! Didn’t have Rotel and didn’t have tomato sauce, so substituted fire roasted diced tomatoes and Bloody Mary mixer! Gave the needed tomatoes and a great kick. Very good and easy to pull together – a keeper!
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- Jessica
This was incredibly easy to make so I was floored with how delicious it is. It’s absolutely a new addition to the usual rotation. Thanks for a great recipe.
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- I Heart Naptime
That is great to hear! You are welcome! I am so glad that you love this soup recipe. Thank you for sharing and your 5 star review!
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- Deb Hagen
This is really good! I added more vegetables because I needed to use them. It had a little kick. My family loved it. I’m really glad I made a double batch.
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- Laurel Catherine Robbins
Easy to make, healthy and delicious!
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- Andrea
My whole family loved this! It is simple and has a lot of great flavor!
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- Jamielyn Nye
So glad to hear your family enjoyed the vegetable beef soup!
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- Lindsay
Just wanna say that this has been my go-to soup for YEARS. I follow the recipe exactly as written, and I love breaking this out in the colder months. Thank you!!!!
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- Taylor @ I Heart Naptime
You are so welcome, Lindsay! It makes us so happy to hear you love the recipe :) Thank you for your nice comment and review!
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- Nina
Delicious! Recipe is excellent as written, but we did use chicken broth instead of water and increased the amount to 4 cups to get more soup consistency. We will definitely make it again. Don’t forget to top your soup with fresh avocado!
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- I Heart Naptime
Thanks for sharing your substitutions, Nina :) Fresh avocado is a must!
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