A hearty vegetable soup is a versatile and comforting meal that is easy to make. The base typically consists of "mirepoix" vegetables—onions, carrots, and celery—sautéed in oil to build a foundation of flavor. You can customize the recipe with a variety of fresh or frozen vegetables and your choice of broth and seasonings.
step 1
Cook and stir beef, potatoes, and onion in a large pot over medium heat until beef is no longer pink. Cover and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
step 2
Meanwhile, place carrots and 1/2 cup water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until carrots are tender, about 5 minutes.
step 3
Drain grease from beef mixture. Add carrots, juice cocktail, green beans, corn, remaining 1 cup water, salt, and pepper to the pot. Simmer over low heat until flavors are well blended and soup is hot, about 30 minutes.
1 pound ground beef
6 red potatoes, finely diced
1 onion, diced
5 carrots, thinly sliced
1 ½ cups water, divided
1 (46 fluid ounce) bottle tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
2 cups frozen green beans
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
A large pot
A microwave-safe bowl