Southern-Style Beef & Veggie Soup: The Ultimate Weekend Comfort Bowl

 

🍲 The Ultimate Cozy Comfort

Nothing beats a steaming bowl of homemade soup to unwind after a long, busy week. This Southern-Style Beef and Veggie Soup is thick, hearty, and absolutely packed with flavor. It combines lean ground beef with a colorful medley of vegetables in a rich, seasoned tomato broth. It’s an incredibly affordable, easy-to-make dish that feeds a crowd and tastes even better the next day!

🛒 Ingredients You Will Need

• The Protein: 1 lb of lean ground beef (or ground turkey).

• The Veggies: 1 cup of diced carrots, 1 cup of corn kernels, 1 cup of green beans, and 1 cup of peas.

• The Base: 1 can (14 oz) of crushed tomatoes, 4 cups of beef broth, and 1 diced onion.

• The Seasoning: 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to taste.

👩‍🍳 Quick Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Brown the Beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef with the diced onion over medium-high heat until the meat is fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.

2. Add the Seasoning & Base: Stir in the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth, stirring well to combine all the flavors.

3. Toss in the Veggies: Add the carrots, corn, green beans, and peas into the pot. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until the vegetables are perfectly tender.

4. Serve Hot: Ladle the thick, rich soup into bowls. Pair it with warm cornbread or crusty bread for the ultimate weekend comfort meal!