Vegetable Beef Soup: How to Make Homemade Soup with Pantry Ingredients

There's nothing quite as comforting as a pot of homemade vegetable beef soup simmering on the stove. One of the things I love most about this recipe is that it's flexible—you can use whatever vegetables you already have in the refrigerator or freezer. It's a great way to use leftovers, reduce food waste, and create a hearty meal that's both economical and satisfying.

Tips for Making Vegetable Beef Soup

One of the best things about homemade soup is that no two batches have to be exactly alike.

Some vegetables that work well include:

• Potatoes
• Carrots
• Celery
• Green beans
• Corn
• Peas
• Okra
• Broccoli
• Bell peppers
• Tomatoes

If you like a richer flavor, try making the soup with homemade beef or chicken stock instead of water. Leftovers also freeze well, making this an excellent meal to prepare ahead for busy days.

My homemade soup consists of mixed vegetables, ground beef, and canned whole or diced tomatoes.

season ground beef for soup

While the ground beef is cooking, I chop potatoes and onions.

cubing potatoes for the soup 

Over the years, I've never had a pot of soup that tasted the same. This is because I toss in what I have available -- leftovers, okra, celery...

Mixing in the vegetables 

Today, I added some Asian stir fry to the mixed vegetables. This gave my soup a wide variety of vegetables -- potatoes, onions, chutes, green beans, carrots, red peppers, corn, broccoli, and peas. I seasoned with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

adding beef to the pot of vegetables

Add drained ground beef and simmer until potatoes are tender. Serve with cornbread.

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