Description
This hearty ground beef and vegetable soup is a comforting and flavorful meal, perfect for a chilly day. It’s packed with tender beef, vegetables, and aromatic spices for a satisfying experience.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1.1 lb) lean ground beef, browned
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion (≈150 g / 5.3 oz), diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots (≈150 g / 5.3 oz), diced
- 2 celery stalks (≈100 g / 3.5 oz), diced
- 1 medium potato (≈200 g / 7 oz), cubed
- 1 cup (150 g) frozen peas
- 1 cup (150 g) canned diced tomatoes, drained
- 4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1 tsp (5 ml) smoked paprika
- 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp (2.5 ml) ground black pepper
- 1 tsp (5 ml) sea salt, plus to taste
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp (30 g) plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup (15 g) fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: pinch of red-pepper flakes
Instructions
- Bloom Aromatics: Heat oil in a pot.
- Brown Beef: Cook beef until browned, drain fat.
- Sauté Vegetables: Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Toast Spices: Add paprika, cumin, pepper, and salt; cook for 1 minute.
- Simmer Soup: Add potato, tomatoes, broth, and water; simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Add Finishing Touches: Stir in peas and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Brighten with Lemon: Remove bay leaf and stir in lemon zest.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle into bowls, top with yogurt and parsley.
Notes
For a richer flavor, brown the beef well and toast the spices. Adjust seasoning to your preference. This soup is even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg