When it comes to ease and comfort, a simple beef and vegetable soup never fails. We couldn’t resist giving our version a bright pop of flavor by adding some chopped pickles and a dash of dijon. While the pickles aren’t as overpowering as you may think, feel free to omit them if you're not a fan.
Mixed vegetables, frozen
- 12 oz
, thawed
(look for a mix of peas, carrots, beans, and corn)
Potatoes, russet
- 12 oz
, peeled and diced
Oil, cooking
- 1 Tbsp
Beef, ground and lean
- 1 lb
Thyme, dried
- 1 tsp
Oregano, dried
- 1 tsp
Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp
Mustard, Dijon
- 1 tsp
Tomatoes, diced (14 oz / 397 g)
- 1 can
Stock, beef
- 5 cups
(sub any type of stock)
Rolls with Honey Butter:
Butter
- 2 Tbsp
Honey
- 1 Tbsp
Salt
- 1/8 tsp
Dinner rolls, store-bought
- 4
(use your favorite)
Prep
Onions / Garlic / Pickles - Prep as directed. Store onions and garlic together in one container. Store pickles separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Make honey butter - Soften butter in the microwave (~10-15 seconds). Add honey and salt to softened butter and mix thoroughly. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Mixed vegetables - Thaw frozen vegetables by running under warm water.
Heat a Dutch oven or large pot with cooking oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic to heated oil, along with a pinch of salt. Saute until tender and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes.
Add ground beef and saute, breaking it up as it cooks, until cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes.
Fold in potatoes, mixed vegetables, thyme, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard and stir to combine.
Add diced tomatoes (with their liquid) and stock. Add another pinch of salt and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until potatoes are tender and flavors have come together, 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove soup from heat and stir in pickles (if using). Taste and season with some salt and pepper, if needed.
Warm rolls according to package directions.
Ladle soup into bowls. Serve with warm rolls and honey butter on the side. Enjoy!