Homemade Ground Beef Potato Soup (Printable)
Hearty soup with ground beef, potatoes, and vegetables in a rich beef broth. Ready in under an hour.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
03 - 1 large onion, chopped
04 - 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 2 celery stalks, diced
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 cup frozen peas
→ Pantry
08 - 6 cups beef broth
09 - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
10 - 1 bay leaf
→ Spices & Seasonings
11 - 1 tsp dried thyme
12 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Optional Garnish
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
15 - Shredded cheddar cheese for serving
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften and onion becomes translucent.
03 - Stir in diced potatoes, beef broth, diced tomatoes with their juices, bay leaf, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
04 - Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes and vegetables are fork-tender.
05 - Stir in frozen peas and continue cooking for 5 minutes until heated through. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
06 - Ladle hot soup into bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and shredded cheddar cheese if desired. Serve immediately with crusty bread.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its the kind of soup that makes your entire house smell like someone who knows exactly what theyre doing in the kitchen
- Everything cooks in one pot so you can minimize cleanup while maximizing comfort
02 -
- Drain the beef fat before adding vegetables or your soup will have an unpleasant slick on top
- The potatoes will continue absorbing liquid as it sits so leftovers get thicker and even better
03 -
- Cut your potatoes into even cubes so they all finish cooking at the same time
- Use a ladle to skim off any foam that rises to the top while boiling