vegetable soup recipe with ground beef

Vegetable Soup Recipe

This vegetable soup recipe is a warm, comforting, and nourishing dish featuring a light tomato-based broth and tender vegetables. It is easy to prepare, fast to cook, and perfect for meal prep. Explore more delicious recipes like Vegetable Soup Recipe on our website.

vegetable soup recipe with meat
vegetable soup recipe with meat

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 ½ cups chopped carrots
  • 1 ½ cups chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ¾ teaspoon ground fennel seed
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ⅛–¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with liquid
  • 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 2 cups chopped potatoes
  • 3–4 heaping cups chopped or shredded cabbage
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, celery, and tomato paste; cook 8–10 minutes.
Add garlic, fennel, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute.
Add diced tomatoes and broth, then potatoes, cabbage, and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle boil.
Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Add peas and cook 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves, stir in vinegar or lemon juice, and serve.

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vegetable soup recipe food fusion

Preparation Details

  • Stores 4 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.
  • Fresh tomatoes can replace canned tomatoes by using 1 pound chopped.