Name: recipe ground beef vegetable soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 500 g (1.1 lb) Ground Beef (Lean, Halal-Certified); 150 g (5 oz) Onion, Diced; 150 g (5 oz) Carrots, Sliced; 100 g (3.5 oz) Celery, Sliced; 300 g (10.5 oz) Potatoes, Cubed; 100 g (3.5 oz) Green Beans, Cut; 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced; 1.5 L (6 cups) Halal Beef Broth; 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Olive Oil; 1 tsp (5 g) Ground Cumin; 0.5 tsp (2 g) Smoked Paprika; Salt and Pepper, to Taste; 150 g (5.3 oz) Plain Yogurt (Halal-Certified); 2 Tbsp (30 g) Parsley, Chopped; 1 Tbsp (5 g) Dill, Chopped; 1 Tbsp (5 g) Chives, Chopped; 1 tsp (5 ml) Lemon Juice; 1 tsp (2 g) Lemon Zest; 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Olive Oil (for Yogurt); 2 Tbsp (20 g) Toasted Pumpkin Seeds; Parsley Leaves, for Garnish

Description

This savory ground beef and vegetable soup is packed with flavor and easy to make, featuring a cooling herbed yogurt swirl and crunchy pumpkin seeds. It’s a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week.

Ingredients

Scale

500 g (1.1 lb) Ground Beef (Lean, Halal-Certified)
150 g (5 oz) Onion, Diced
150 g (5 oz) Carrots, Sliced
100 g (3.5 oz) Celery, Sliced
300 g (10.5 oz) Potatoes, Cubed
100 g (3.5 oz) Green Beans, Cut
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1.5 L (6 cups) Halal Beef Broth
2 Tbsp (30 ml) Olive Oil
1 tsp (5 g) Ground Cumin
0.5 tsp (2 g) Smoked Paprika
Salt and Pepper, to Taste
150 g (5.3 oz) Plain Yogurt (Halal-Certified)
2 Tbsp (30 g) Parsley, Chopped
1 Tbsp (5 g) Dill, Chopped
1 Tbsp (5 g) Chives, Chopped
1 tsp (5 ml) Lemon Juice
1 tsp (2 g) Lemon Zest
1 Tbsp (15 ml) Olive Oil (for Yogurt)
2 Tbsp (20 g) Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Parsley Leaves, for Garnish

Instructions

Brown Beef: Brown 500g ground beef in 2 tbsp olive oil, seasoning with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Sauté Aromatics: Sauté 150g diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves with the beef until softened.
Add Vegetables: Add 150g sliced carrots, 100g sliced celery, 300g cubed potatoes, and 100g cut green beans; cook briefly.
Simmer Soup: Pour in 1.5L beef broth and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
Make Yogurt Swirl: Combine 150g yogurt, 2 tbsp parsley, 1 tbsp dill, 1 tbsp chives, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp olive oil.
Season & Serve: Adjust seasoning, ladle into bowls, swirl with yogurt, and garnish with pumpkin seeds and parsley.

Notes

For a richer flavor, brown the beef in batches. Using waxy potatoes helps them hold their shape during simmering.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Simmer
Cuisine: International

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg

Keywords: soup,beef,vegetable,yogurt,halal,comfort food,easy,dinner