When the weather turns chilly, nothing feels quite as comforting as a warm bowl of homemade Amish ground beef and vegetable soup. This old-fashioned country recipe combines tender potatoes, sweet corn, green beans, peas, carrots, tomatoes, and savory ground beef in a rich, flavorful broth.
Inspired by traditional Amish home cooking, this simple, hearty soup is perfect for family dinners, chilly evenings, and meal prepping. It’s budget-friendly, easy to prepare, and packed with vegetables that make every spoonful delicious.
If you love comforting homemade meals that taste even better the next day, this ground beef vegetable soup deserves a place in your recipe collection!
Ingredients
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 40–50 minutes
Total time: Approximately 1 hour
Servings: 6–8 people
For the Soup
- 1 pound (450 g) ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup green beans, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh, frozen, or canned
- 1 cup green peas, fresh or frozen
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14–15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, if needed
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Optional ingredients:
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- A pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat
Instructions: How to Make Amish Ground Beef and Vegetable Soup
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