Homemade Ground Beef Potato Soup (Printable Version)

Hearty soup with ground beef, potatoes, and vegetables. Ready in under an hour for a comforting family meal.

# What You 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften and become fragrant.
03 - Stir in potatoes, beef broth, diced tomatoes with their juices, bay leaf, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
04 - Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes and vegetables are tender.
05 - Stir in frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf and taste, adjusting salt and pepper as needed.
06 - Ladle hot soup into bowls. Garnish with chopped parsley and shredded cheddar cheese if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pot so you can spend more time watching snow fall than doing dishes
  • The smoked paprika adds this subtle depth that makes people ask whats your secret
02 -
  • Dont skip draining the beef fat unless you want an oil slick on top
  • The potatoes continue cooking even off heat so remove them when they are just tender
03 -
  • Make this a day ahead because the flavors develop into something magical overnight
  • Freeze portions in individual containers for emergency lunches

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