2 Soups for 2 People with 1lb Ground Beef, CVC's Southern Cooking

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often more affordable.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and chicken broth is usually less expensive.

In a large pot, sauté chopped onions, carrots, and celery until softened.

Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Stir in the ground beef, cooking until browned.

Drain excess fat if necessary.

Add diced potatoes, tomatoes, beef broth, and bay leaves.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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