Ingredients
Method
Brown the beef.
- Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Add the aromatics.
- Add the onion and celery to the pot. Cook for 3–4 minutes, until the onion begins to soften. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
Build the soup.
- Add the carrots, zucchini, green beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with their juices.
Add the broth and seasonings.
- Pour in the beef broth. Stir in the Italian seasoning, parsley, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
Simmer.
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and cover. Simmer for about 20–25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Taste and adjust.
- Taste the broth and add salt as needed. If you prefer a thinner soup, add a little more broth or water.
Serve.
- Ladle into bowls and serve hot with crusty bread, crackers, or a simple side salad.
Notes
🌾 Make It Your Own
This is one of those recipes where the vegetable drawer gets a vote.
Try swapping in:
- Green peas for some of the corn
- Cabbage for some of the zucchini
- Diced potatoes for the carrots
- Spinach stirred in during the last few minutes
- Mushrooms for some of the zucchini
- Fresh tomatoes in place of canned tomatoes
