“Beef Vegetable Soup is made with tender chunks of slowly simmered chuck roast with onions, celery, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, and green beans.”

This “Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup” is a classic, comforting dish perfect for any occasion. It combines the rich flavors of ground beef with a medley of fresh vegetables, all simmered in a flavorful broth. This recipe is simple to follow and yields a delicious, satisfying soup that’s sure to warm you up from the inside out.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Sauté the Beef and Aromatics:
   1. Heat the olive oil in a 5 to 6-quart Dutch oven over medium heat.
   2. Add the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic.
   3. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until it’s browned and no pink remains.
2. Add the Vegetables:
   1. Add the sliced carrots and celery.
   2. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the carrots begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
3. Season and Simmer:
   1. Stir in the Italian seasoning and bay leaf, cook for 2 minutes.
   2. Add the diced potatoes, beef broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), condensed tomato soup, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce.
   3. Add the drained green beans and corn.
   4. Stir well, bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
   5. Cover and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
4. Serve:
   1. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
   2. Serve hot and enjoy.