Busy Day Soup recipe
A hearty, adaptable soup perfect for busy weeknights, combining ground beef, vegetables, and pantry staples for a satisfying meal ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can mixed vegetables
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup small pasta
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in large pot over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks (8-10 minutes)
- Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables begin to soften (5 minutes)
- Pour in tomatoes, mixed vegetables, and broth
- Add seasonings and bring to boil
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes
- If using pasta, add during last 8-10 minutes of cooking
- Adjust seasoning to taste
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a Parmesan rind while simmering
- Can be made ahead and reheated
- Freezes well without pasta
- Excellent for meal prep