Ground Beef and Vegetable Soup

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 20 min

Ingredients:

  • ½ Ib lean ground beef
  • 1 bag frozen carrots, corn, green beans, and peas 
  • 1 quart tomato juice 
  • 1 quart low sodium beef broth
  • 1-2 cups water 
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder

Directions: 

Brown ground beef in a large stock pot over medium-high heat until there is no more pink. Drain off excess fat. Cook mixed frozen vegetables in the microwave according to package instructions. To the ground beef, add tomato juice, cooked vegetables, beef broth and spices OR 1 packet of dry onion soup mix. Stir well. Let soup begin to bubble, then lower temperature and cook at least 15min. Depending on your preference of soup thickness, add ½ cup of water at a time, up to 2 cups for a thinner soup. Divide among serving bowls. 

Other Ways To Prepare This Meal:

Plant-based: Use plant-based crumbles instead of ground beef. 

Gluten-free: You can make your own blend of dried onion soup mix:

  • 1½ cups dried minced onion
  • ¼ cup beef bouillon powder (gluten-free)
  • 2½ tablespoons onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon crushed celery seed
  • ½ teaspoon sugar

Add spice: Use spicy tomato juice.

Quick Prep: For convenience, use packaged dried onion soup mix.