Homemade Ground Beef and Potato Soup (Printable)
Hearty soup with ground beef, potatoes, and vegetables in a savory beef broth.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
03 - 1 large onion, chopped
04 - 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 2 celery stalks, diced
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 cup frozen peas
→ Pantry
08 - 6 cups beef broth
09 - 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
10 - 1 bay leaf
→ Spices & Seasonings
11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Optional Garnish
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
15 - Shredded cheddar cheese
# Method:
01 - Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Stir in the diced potatoes, beef broth, diced tomatoes with their juices, bay leaf, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
04 - Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes and vegetables are tender.
05 - Stir in the frozen peas and continue cooking for 5 minutes until heated through.
06 - Remove and discard the bay leaf. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The entire family actually eats the vegetables without complaint because they swim in that beefy tomato broth
- Leftovers taste even better the next day when the flavors have had time to become best friends
02 -
- Potatoes cut into different sizes will finish cooking at different times so try to keep your dices consistent
- The soup thickens up considerably as it sits so have an extra half cup of broth ready for reheating leftovers
03 -
- If you add cream or milk do it off the heat and stir constantly to prevent separating
- A splash of Worcestershire sauce in the beef browning phase adds incredible depth