Ground Beef Potato Soup (Printable)
Hearty soup with ground beef, potatoes, and vegetables ready in under an hour.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb 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 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
10 - 1 bay leaf
→ Spices & Seasonings
11 - 1 tsp dried thyme
12 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Optional Garnishes
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
15 - Shredded cheddar cheese for garnish
# How To Make:
01 - In a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften and become fragrant.
03 - Stir in potatoes, beef broth, diced tomatoes with their juices, bay leaf, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
04 - Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes and vegetables are tender.
05 - Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
06 - Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pot, so you can spend more time eating and less time washing dishes
- The potatoes absorb all those beefy flavors while still holding their shape perfectly
- It actually tastes better the next day, making it the ultimate meal prep secret weapon
02 -
- I learned the hard way that cutting potatoes into different sizes means some turn to mush while others stay crunchy
- Letting the soup sit for 10 minutes off the heat before serving gives the flavors a chance to make friends
03 -
- Cook your beef until it actually has some brown bits stuck to the pot, that is where the deep flavor lives
- Taste your broth before adding salt, some brands are salty enough on their own