Dinner

Best Ever Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe

ByCharlotte Montgomery November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

Introduction

This Best Ever Vegetable Beef Soup is a hearty, comforting dish perfect for any day. Packed with fresh vegetables and seasoned ground beef, it’s both nourishing and easy to prepare. Enjoy a warm bowl that’s full of flavor and satisfying textures.

The image shows a white bowl filled with a thick vegetable and meat stew. The bottom layer consists of a brown, rich broth. Above the broth, there are chunks of green beans, orange carrot slices, yellow corn, and light brown pieces of meat and potatoes spread throughout. On top, there is a bright green bunch of fresh cilantro placed in the center as garnish. The bowl sits on a white marbled surface with a red and white striped cloth in the blurry background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups water
3 large carrots, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
4 cups fresh or frozen cut green beans
4 cups tomato juice
1/2 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
4 cups fresh or frozen corn
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 bay leaves

Instructions

Step 1: In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, water, carrots, onion, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
Step 2: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Step 3: Add the green beans, tomato juice, cooked ground beef, corn, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and bay leaves to the saucepan. Stir well.
Step 4: Cover again and simmer for an additional 30 minutes or until everything is heated through, stirring occasionally.
Step 5: Remove and discard the bay leaves before serving. Adjust salt and pepper to taste if needed.

Tips & Variations

For a richer flavor, brown the ground beef with a little garlic and onion before adding it to the soup.
Feel free to swap in other vegetables like celery or peas depending on your preference.
To make it spicier, add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the Italian seasoning.
Use low-sodium tomato juice to control the salt level in the soup.

Storage

Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, warm it gently on the stovetop over medium heat until heated through, stirring occasionally. This soup also freezes well—store it in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months and thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Serve

A white bowl with two handles is filled with a thick soup showing three main layers: the bottom layer is a light brown broth, the middle layer contains chunks of light yellow potatoes and bright orange carrot slices, and the top layer includes pieces of green beans, light yellow corn kernels, and browned ground meat bits, all topped with a small bunch of fresh green cilantro leaves in the center. It is placed on a surface with a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef?

Yes, ground turkey or chicken can be used as a leaner alternative. Make sure to cook and drain it just like the ground beef before adding it to the soup.

Is it possible to make this soup in a slow cooker?

Absolutely. Combine all ingredients except the green beans, corn, and tomato juice in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Add the green beans, corn, and tomato juice during the last 30 minutes of cooking.