Description

A classic comfort food that never goes out of style—this Classic Ground Beef Soup delivers rich flavor, hearty texture, and a nostalgic aroma that fills the kitchen with warmth. It’s the perfect recipe for a quick dinner, easy meal prep, or when you need a healthy, cozy food idea for any night of the week. With ground beef, rustic vegetables, and a tomato-rich broth, this dish checks every box from easy recipe to weeknight favorite.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup diced onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup diced carrots

1 cup chopped celery

1 ½ cups diced potatoes

1 cup green peas

1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes

2 tablespoons tomato paste

4 cups beef broth

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon dried rosemary

1 bay leaf

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Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.

2. Stir in onions and garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened and aromatic.

3. Add the diced carrots and celery. Continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.

4. Mix in tomato paste and canned diced tomatoes. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.

5. Pour in the beef broth. Add the diced potatoes, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil.

6. Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and let it simmer for 25–30 minutes, until potatoes are tender.

7. Stir in green peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Remove bay leaf before serving.

8. Ladle hot soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary if desired.

Notes

For more depth of flavor, caramelize the tomato paste for a minute before adding broth. This intensifies the soup’s base beautifully.

Make it your own by swapping beef for turkey or adding extra vegetables like corn, spinach, or green beans.

Freezer tip: Let soup cool fully before freezing in individual portions. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently on the stove.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
Calories: 295
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 760mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 55mg