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Vegetable Beef Soup
This classic Vegetable Beef Soup loaded with savory, protein-rich beef and tender vegetables in a flavorful tomato-based broth, makes a hearty and comforting meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
42 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 174 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef I use 85%, grass-fed
- 6 cups beef broth or chicken broth
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes lowest carb
- 1 cup green beans, cut (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium zucchini quartered
- 1 medium carrot diced
- 1 rib celery chopped
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or dutch oven to medium and add in the ground beef, half the salt and pepper. Cook until browned, then remove and set aside.
- Add in the olive oil and butter, then once melted, add in the onion, carrots, celery and remaining salt and pepper. Sauté until slightly softened, then add in the garlic, smoked paprika and dried thyme, then sauté for 15 seconds.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaf, zucchini and green beans.
- Simmer for 25 minutes with the lid offset or until the veggies are tender. Discard the bay leaf before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
Protein | 17g | 34% |
Fat | 8g | 12% |
Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Fiber | 2g | 8% |
Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.