A cozy dish blending beef, potatoes, and veggies simmered in a rich, flavorful broth.
# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 large yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
04 - 2 celery stalks, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 cup frozen peas
07 - 1 cup frozen corn
08 - 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
→ Liquids
09 - 5 cups beef broth
10 - 1 cup whole milk
→ Flavorings and Seasonings
11 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
12 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
13 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
14 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
15 - 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
16 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ For Finishing
17 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
18 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
# Directions:
01 - Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add diced potatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried parsley, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
05 - Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes and vegetables are tender.
06 - Stir in corn, peas, milk, and butter. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes to heat through and slightly thicken the broth.
07 - Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
