Grandma’s Homemade Vegetable Soup
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Warm your soul with a bowl of vegetable soup made from fresh vegetables and nutrient-rich beef bone broth.
Vegetable Beef Soup
There’s something special about a bowl of hearty vegetable beef soup—warm, comforting, and loaded with wholesome ingredients. This isn’t just another soup recipe; it’s a connection to the way Grandma used to cook—simple, soulful, and nourishing.
This version combines lean grass-fed beef and pork, a medley of fresh or frozen vegetables, and rich beef bone broth for a flavor that’s both satisfying and deeply restorative. It’s real food that feeds both body and soul.
Bone Broth Soup
At the heart of this recipe is beef bone broth, the liquid gold that transforms a simple soup into a nutrient-packed powerhouse. Slow-simmered beef bones release collagen, amino acids, and essential minerals that support gut health and immunity.
If you love making things from scratch, homemade bone broth is unbeatable—but if you’re short on time (and who isn’t these days?), Kettle & Fire’s beef bone broth is the next best thing. It’s made from 100% grass-fed beef bones and organic vegetables, slow-cooked for hours to draw out every ounce of goodness—just like Grandma would have done.
Grandma’s Homemade Vegetable Soup
Grandma’s homemade vegetable soup was more than a meal—it was a ritual of care. The scent of garlic, onions, and celery filling the kitchen, the pot gently bubbling on the stove, and that unmistakable depth of flavor only real broth can bring.
Here’s what makes this version extra special:
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Ground grass-fed beef and pork – rich in flavor and nutrients.
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Chopped tomatoes – for tangy brightness.
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A mix of vegetables – like carrots, green beans, beans, peas, cabbage or zucchini. The possibilities are endless.
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Nutritional yeast – adds umami depth and a dose of B vitamins.
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Non-dairy sour cream – a creamy, dairy-free twist using almond and/or coconut varieties.
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Fresh parsley – to brighten every bowl.
It’s the kind of meal that feels like coming home.
Easy Vegetable Beef Soup
This soup may taste like it’s been simmering all day, but it’s incredibly easy to make. Perfect for busy families, you can pull this together in under an hour using Kettle & Fire’s ready-to-use bone broth.
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How to make it:
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Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
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Brown the ground beef and pork; drain excess fat if needed.
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Add chopped tomatoes, celery, Italian seasoning, nutritional yeast, sour cream and bone broth. Blend together well.
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Stir in your choice of vegetables (fresh or frozen).
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Simmer for 30–45 minutes until flavors blend.
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Finish with a lot of fresh Italian parsley leaves!
Simple, wholesome, and deeply satisfying.
Best Vegetable Beef Soup
What makes this the best vegetable beef soup? It’s that unbeatable combination of rich bone broth, clean ingredients, and Grandma’s timeless technique. Each spoonful delivers layers of savory flavor and the kind of nourishment that sticks with you—in the best way.
This soup isn’t just comfort food; it’s functional food—supporting your gut, immunity, and joints while filling your home with the aroma of something truly good.
Beef Bone Broth Soup Recipe
If you want to make your own beef bone broth, it’s as simple as simmering grass-fed beef bones with onion, garlic, celery, and carrots for 12–24 hours. But let’s be real—most of us don’t have that kind of time.
That’s why Kettle & Fire’s beef bone broth is a kitchen hero. It’s ready to pour, shelf-stable, and made the traditional way. You get all the health benefits without the prep time, making it perfect for this vegetable beef soup recipe—or any dish that calls for stock or broth.
Bone Broth Soup Benefits
The real star here is bone broth—and its benefits go far beyond flavor.
Here’s why you’ll want to make it part of your regular routine:
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Supports Gut Health: Collagen and amino acids help repair and protect the gut lining.
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Boosts Immunity: Essential minerals and nutrients strengthen your natural defenses.
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Promotes Healthy Joints & Skin: Gelatin and collagen support flexibility and glowing skin.
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Hydrates & Nourishes: Naturally rich in electrolytes for whole-body wellness.
Whether you simmer your own or pour from a carton, adding bone broth to your meals is one of the simplest ways to upgrade your family’s nutrition—and it tastes amazing too.
In every bowl of Grandma’s Homemade Vegetable Soup, you’ll find old-fashioned comfort and modern-day wellness—thanks to the goodness of beef bone broth.
Grandma's Homemade Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 sweet onion, medium dice
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 lb. ground pork
- 1 can (28 oz.) chopped tomatoes
- 1 Tbl. Italian Seasoning
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 8 oz. sour cream, dairy free, almond and coconut
- 6 cups vegetables, your choice, medium dice
- 2 cups celery, with leaves, sliced
- 2 boxes (16 oz.) Kettle and Fire beef bone broth
- 1 cup fresh Italian parsley, roughly chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, put the olive oil, onions and garlic. Add one-half cup of water and let the onions and garlic cook until somewhat tender.
- Add the beef and pork and brown. Add the tomatoes, Italian seasoning, nutritional yeast and sour cream and blend well. Cover and let this cook about 20 minutes over medium heat stirring occassionally.
- Add the vegetables, celery, beef bone broth, blend, cover and cook another about 30 to 45 minutes over medium heat.
- When ready to serve add the parsley and blend into the soup. Add salt and pepper to taste.
