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comforting vegetable beef soup

Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup

This nourishing Vegetable Beef Soup combines rich beef broth with a colorful medley of vegetables for a satisfying one-pot meal. Ready in under 30 minutes, it delivers deep flavor and wholesome nutrition in every spoonful, making it the perfect comfort food for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 head green cabbage coarsely chopped
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup frozen green beans
  • 1 teaspoon basil dried
  • 1 zucchini diced
  • 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans great northern beans with liquid
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 6 cups nonfat beef broth
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with liquid
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 4 carrots sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Non-stick cooking spray

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Spray a large pot with non-stick cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
  2. Add carrots and diced onion, then sauté until softened and the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes more, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Pour in the beef broth, then add the chopped cabbage, frozen green beans, diced tomatoes with liquid, great northern beans with liquid, and diced zucchini.
  5. Stir in the basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  6. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender but still have some texture.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed before serving.

Notes

This soup tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had time to meld. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
For those watching sodium intake, use low-sodium beef broth and adjust salt to taste. Feel free to substitute other beans like cannellini or navy beans if preferred.
Serve with crusty bread, a crisp green salad, or homemade garlic bread for a complete meal.