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Poor Man's Soup offers rich, comforting flavors with minimal preparation.
Poor Man's Soup is like a thrift-store treasure, unassuming yet full of character. As you lift the lid, a comforting aroma of simmering beef and onions greets you, mixed with the subtle kick from the chilies. These scents combine to weave a cozy, inviting story of simple joys and hearty sustenance. It's a dish where each spoonful provides warmth, with potatoes and vegetables adding a satisfying texture that keeps you coming back for more.
Cooking this soup is about as easy as an afternoon nap. Ground beef or turkey browns effortlessly and then mingles with colorful veggies and tender potatoes, creating a medley that's as visually appealing as it is tasty. The bouillon cubes dissolve, infusing every bit of broth with a rich, meaty depth. A dash of salt, a sprinkle of pepper, and there you have it: a bowlful of comfort that asks for nothing more than a crunchy bread to accompany it. Despite its humble name, this soup boasts a taste that punches well above its weight, bringing simple satisfaction to the table.
Ingredients
- 1-1 1/2 pounds ground beef can substitute ground turkey
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 (16-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
- 6-8 potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 6 beef bouillon cubes
- 8 cups water
- 1 (4-ounce) can tomato paste optional
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large skillet or a soup pot over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook, while crumbling, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain the grease from the skillet.
- Add the cooked ground beef, the diced tomatoes with chilies and their juices, the frozen vegetables, the potatoes, the onion, the bouillon cubes, the water, the tomato paste, the salt, and the pepper and bring to a low boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the flavors meld together and the potatoes are very tender, about 1 hour.
- Taste for seasoning, adjusting with more of the salt and the pepper.
- Serve.
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