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.

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.

vegetable soup recipe food fusion
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.