How to Make Home-Style Vegetable Beef Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a hearty bowl of homemade vegetable beef soup to warm the soul on a chilly evening. This classic comfort food is a staple in many households, and for good reason. Packed with tender chunks of beef, hearty vegetables, and savory broth, this soup is both nourishing and satisfying. Whether you're looking for a comforting weeknight dinner or a wholesome meal to feed a crowd, this recipe for Home-Style Vegetable Beef Soup is sure to hit the spot.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 6 red potatoes, finely diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 5 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ cups water, divided
  • 1 (46 fluid ounce) bottle tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
  • 2 cups frozen green beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Cook and stir beef, potatoes, and onion in a large pot over medium heat until beef is no longer pink. Cover and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place carrots and 1/2 cup water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until carrots are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain grease from beef mixture. Add carrots, juice cocktail, green beans, corn, remaining 1 cup water, salt, and pepper to the pot. Simmer over low heat until flavors are well blended and soup is hot, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    268 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 756mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 38mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 538mg