Homemade Ground Beef Potato Soup (Printable)

Hearty soup with ground beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, and peas in a rich beef broth. Ready in under an hour.

# What You'll 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 Garnishes

14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
15 - Shredded cheddar cheese

# Method:

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 throughout. Drain excess fat if preferred.
02 - Add chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and diced celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften and become fragrant.
03 - Stir in diced potatoes, beef broth, diced tomatoes with their juices, bay leaf, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
04 - Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes and vegetables are completely tender.
05 - Stir in frozen peas and continue cooking for 5 additional minutes until peas are heated through. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
06 - Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot in bowls, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and shredded cheddar cheese if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Everything simmers in one pot so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • The smoked paprika adds this incredible depth that makes people think you simmered it all day
  • My kids actually ask for the vegetables in this soup which still surprises me
02 -
  • Dont cut the potatoes too small or theyll dissolve into the broth and youll end up with potato stew instead of potato soup
  • The soup thickens up overnight in the fridge so if you prefer it thinner add a splash more broth when reheating
  • Ground turkey works beautifully here if you want something lighter but I recommend adding a little extra smoked paprika to compensate
03 -
  • Brown the beef really well in batches if your pot is small instead of crowding it which steams the meat instead of developing flavor
  • Taste your broth before adding salt since brands vary wildly in sodium content

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