Description
This Italian Vegetable Soup is the ultimate comfort food, packed with tender vegetables, savory beef, and a rich, flavorful broth. Perfectly balanced with the sweetness of carrots, the earthiness of celery, and the richness of tomatoes, this soup is both hearty and light at the same time.
Ingredients
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 yellow onion, diced
4 medium carrots, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
5 cups water
1 (10.5 oz) can low sodium beef broth
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with juices
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (15.5 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 tablespoons beef base or beef bouillon
1 teaspoon each salt, dried basil, dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano, garlic powder, black pepper
1 cup frozen corn, thawed (can substitute with canned, drained)
1/4 head green cabbage, roughly chopped (about 2 cups)
Shredded Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Crumble the ground beef into a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. While the beef is cooking, prep the carrots and celery.
- Add the sliced carrots, celery, water, and beef broth to the pot. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Then, add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, beef base or bouillon, and all the spices (salt, basil, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper).
- Cover the pot with a lid and bring the soup to a boil. Once it’s boiling, stir the soup and reduce the heat slightly to avoid splattering. Let it simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, until the carrots are tender.
- Add the thawed corn to the soup, followed by the chopped cabbage. Cover the pot and simmer for a few more minutes, just until the corn is warm and the cabbage has wilted.
- Taste the soup and adjust with additional salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes to your liking.
- Scoop the soup into bowls. If desired, sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for an extra pop of flavor just before serving.
Notes
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
