Best Hearty Beef Potato And Carrot Soup Recipes

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HEARTY POTATO SOUP



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Having grown up on a dairy farm in Holland, I love our country life here in Idaho's "potato country." My favorite recipe for potato soup originally called for heavy cream and bacon fat, but I've trimmed down the recipe. -Gladys DeBoer, Castleford, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 carrots, chopped
6 celery ribs, chopped
8 cups water
1 onion, chopped
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the potatoes, carrots and celery in water until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid and setting vegetables aside. , In the same pan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Gently stir in cooked vegetables. Add 1 cup or more of reserved cooking liquid until soup is desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

HEARTY BEEF AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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When you need to feed a crowd, consider this beefy favorite loaded with both fresh and frozen veggies. -Sue Straughan, Prattville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 4h

Yield 26 servings (1-1/2 cups each).

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 to 4 tablespoons canola oil
4 pounds beef stew meat
8 medium onions (2-1/4 pounds), halved and thinly sliced
12 cups water
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1-1/3 cups Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup beef bouillon granules
12 medium red potatoes (about 3-1/2 pounds), cubed
1/2 large head cabbage, chopped
1 pound carrots, thinly sliced
6 celery ribs, thinly sliced (3 cups)
3 cups (about 15 ounces) frozen corn
3 cups (about 12 ounces) frozen peas
3 cups (about 12 ounces) frozen cut green beans
1-1/2 cups (about 15 ounces) frozen lima beans
1 bay leaf
3 teaspoons dried marjoram
3 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) frozen sliced okra

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Brown beef in batches, adding additional oil as necessary. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add onions to drippings; cook and stir until tender. Discard drippings; return beef to pot. Stir in water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 45 minutes., Stir in potatoes, cabbage, carrots, celery, corn, peas, green beans, lima beans and seasonings. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 35 minutes. Stir in okra; cook 15-20 minutes longer or until beef and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 1090mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

POTATO SOUP WITH GROUND BEEF



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Warm and hearty comfort food. My family of 9, (yes, 9) loves this potato soup with ground beef. One of the few meals the entire family can agree upon and fits within our food allergies. Great on a cold day.

Provided by Robert

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
¼ cup unsalted butter
1 bunch celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pint heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1 cup water
1 pinch fennel seeds, or to taste
salt and ground white pepper to taste
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Cook and stir ground beef in a pot over medium-high heat until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour.
  • While meat is browning, rinse starch from potatoes and keep in water until needed.
  • Remove browned meat to a plate, discarding fat. Place butter in the pot along with celery and onion. Cook over medium-high heat until onion is soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add potatoes, heavy cream, milk, and water. Cook at a low simmer until all liquid is slightly thick and potatoes are soft, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Season with fennel seeds, salt, and pepper. Top with Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 775.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 210.2 mg, Fat 54.4 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 30.6 g, Sodium 260.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

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