Get ready to dive into a bowl of a Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup that's incredibly delicious & familiar! Boasting an unforgettable rich, comforting flavor and smooth consistency. This isn’t just a Soup, it’s a reminder of Home, Family, and the simple joys of a delicious, homemade meal. Every spoonful is a testament to the enduring appeal of a Wholesome, Healthy Soup. This is pure comfort food, ready to become a cherished staple in your home.
Servings: 10 bowls
Equipment
- 1 Deep Skillet or Soup Pot
- 3 Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef - or small diced beef
- 1/4 C Oil - see notes
- 1 Large Potato - optional, diced
- 1 C Frozen Vegetable Mix - or more
Soup Base
- 8 C Water
- 4 Cubes Beef Bouillon
- 1 C Tomato Paste
- 1/2 C Pimento Paste
- 3 Tbl Smoked Paprika
- 2 Tbl Lemon Juice & Chickpea Flour - each
- 3-5 Bay Leaf - or 1/4 tsp ground bay leaf
Mirepoix
- 3-5 Cloves Garlic - minced
- 2 Med Carrots - diced
- 2 Stalks Celery - with leaves, if present, diced
- 1 Med Onion - diced
Instructions
- Prepare the soup base, combining all the ingredients into a large bowl. Mix well and set aside until needed. Optionally, peel and dice a Potato and place into a bowl filled with water. Prepare the Mirepoix Vegetables and set aside the meat.
- Heat a deep skillet or soup pot over medium heat and add Fat & Meat to brown while mixing. Add the Mirepoix and mix while cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Turn the heat up to max, add the soup base and mix while bringing to a boil. Reduce the heat back to medium and simmer for 20 minutes. Mix every so often, scraping the bottom. If adding Potatoes, when 5–10 minutes of simmer time remain, strain out the potatoes and add them to the pot to cook. About 5 minutes for 1/2 inch diced Potatoes, or 10 minutes for larger diced potatoes. Mix every so often, scraping the bottom. Frozen Vegetables can be added here as well.
- Cover and remove from heat to rest 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft. Adjust the seasoning if needed before serving, using two half cup ladles per bowl. Serve with Dinner Rolls, Crackers, or a Sandwich.
Notes
For the Fat or Oil, a light Tasting EVOO or Neutral Oil can be used as an all around Fat. Beef Suet is best, and elevates the beefiness in the soup. Butter, Bacon Grease or Lard can also be used.
Save money and make it stretch, using only 1/2 lb of Beef!
Make it a Soup & Sandwich Combo with a Lumberjack or other sandwiches!