When the temps dip (even just a little—looking at you, Midwest “fall”), I immediately pull out the soups that bring warmth, comfort, and protein to our weeknights without a lot of fuss.

And this hearty vegetable soup? It’s one of my forever favorites.

It’s simple, nourishing, budget-friendly, and packed with veggies—but still satisfying enough that no one is asking “what’s for dinner?” an hour later. I’ve been making this for years, and it’s one of those easy “dump and simmer” classics you’ll come back to again and again.

If you need a cozy staple to get you through the colder months, this one’s about to become a family favorite too.

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VEGETABLE SOUP (DF/GF)

Macros (1/6 of recipe):
70g Carbs | 37.4g Protein | 20g Fat
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 75 minutes
Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• ½ tsp ground pepper
  
• 2 tsp salt
  
• 1 ½ tsp chili powder
  
• 6 cups boiling water
  
• 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  
• 1 medium chopped onion
  
• 2 cups cubed, peeled potatoes
  
• 2 medium carrots, sliced (or 1 can sliced carrots, drained)
  
• 1 can green beans (or fresh)
  
• 1 can diced tomatoes
  
• 1 can corn OR 2 ears of fresh corn
  
• ¼ head cabbage
  
• Add or omit any veggies your family loves or avoids
  
• 1 can tomato sauce
  
• 3 cups tomato juice (add more depending on your preferred consistency)
  

Instructions:

1. Boil 6 cups of water.
   
2. Brown the ground beef or turkey with the chopped onion over medium heat. Drain grease.
   
3. Add all ingredients to the boiling water. Cover. Bring back to a boil.
   
4. Lower heat and simmer for 1 hour.
   

Crockpot option: Add everything to your slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours.

Loren’s Time-Saving Tips:

• Double the batch and freeze leftovers in zip-top bags for busy nights when you need something nourishing, fast, and ready to go.
• I’ll often cook a pot roast the night before and use the leftover beef to make this soup even easier the next day!

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This recipe checks all the boxes:

• High in protein to keep you full and help with muscle recovery
  
• Loaded with veggies for volume, fiber, and nutrients
  
• Flexible and family-friendly — choose the vegetables your crew will actually eat
  
• Great for batch prep and freezer meals
  
• Perfect for Low-Carb OR Regular Macro days depending on how you portion potatoes and corn
  

This is truly a winter staple that supports your goals and feels like comfort food.

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