This comforting vegetable soup is the kind of meal that instantly brings back memories of cozy kitchens and family dinners.
Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, it’s a one-pot classic that delivers rich flavor without any fuss. The savory broth, tender vegetables, and hearty ground beef make it satisfying enough to serve as a full meal.
Perfect for busy weeknights or slow weekend cooking, this soup simmers to perfection and fills your home with warmth. It’s also incredibly versatile—easy to adjust based on what you have on hand—and makes fantastic leftovers that taste even better the next day.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (46-ounce) can tomato juice
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can green beans, undrained
- 1 (14-ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
- 1 pinch ground ginger (or more to taste)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
- Place a large saucepan or pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart as it browns, until fully cooked and no longer pink (about 5 to 7 minutes).
- Drain off any excess grease, then pour in the tomato juice and stir to combine.
- Add the diced potatoes, chopped carrots, and onion to the pot.
- Stir in the green beans and corn, including their liquid.
- Season with ground ginger, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for about 1 hour, or until the vegetables are tender and flavors are well blended.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot.