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🥣🥔 Hearty Ground Beef & Potato Soup 🌽 This hearty Ground Beef & Potato Soup is packed with tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, sweet corn, mixed vegetables, and a rich tomato-infused broth. It's a cozy one-pot comfort meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. Ingredients For the Soup • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 medium onion, diced • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced • 1 cup sweet corn • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas & carrots) • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 4 cups beef broth • 1 cup water Seasonings • 1 tsp Italian seasoning • 1 tsp smoked paprika • 1 tsp garlic powder • ½ tsp onion powder • 1 tsp salt • ½ tsp black pepper • 1 bay leaf • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce For Garnish • Fresh chopped parsley • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional) Instructions 1. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. 2. Add the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. 3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. 4. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Drain any excess grease. 5. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. 6. Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. 7. Add the diced potatoes and bring to a boil. 8. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. 9. Stir in the corn and mixed vegetables. 10. Continue cooking for another 10–12 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender. 11. Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust the seasoning if needed. 12. Garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese before serving. Serving Suggestions Serve with warm crusty bread, garlic toast, cornbread, or a simple green salad. Storage Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 6 Calories: Approximately 390 per serving #GroundBeefSoup #PotatoSoup #ComfortFood #OnePotMeal #EasyDinner