This Easy Vegetable Beef Soup is a hearty, healthy meal that will be a hit year-round. A great way to use garden fresh veggies in the summer months or to warm up during the cooler months, this ground beef vegetable soup is one you'll make again and again.
Ingredients
4large potatoes, peeled and cubed
2cupswater
3large carrots, sliced
1large onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
4cupsfresh or frozen cut green beans
4cupstomato juice
1/2poundsground beef, cooked and drained
4cupsfresh or frozen corn
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
2bay leaves
Instructions
In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, water, carrots, onion, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until tender.
Add the remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer 30 minutes longer or until heated through, stirring occasionally.