grandma's vegetable soup

Odessa, TX
Updated on Nov 14, 2011

Mom made this soup when we were at home and it was my favorite. She just made it from whatever was left in the refrigerator at the end of the week. I have tweaked it a little but it is her basic recipe. It is still a favorite around our house.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 10 - 12

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 4 - ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cans (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 quarts water or vegetable broth
  • 16 ounces frozen vegetable mix
  • 1 box frozen cut okra
  • 2 cups cabbage, chopped
  • 1 cup macaroni, uncooked
  • SOUP SPICES
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon tony chachere's creole seasoning

How To Make grandma's vegetable soup

  • Step 1
    In a large soup pot, place potatoes, onion, celery, tomatoes, chopped garlic and water or vegetable stock (enough to cover vegetables by 2 inches).
  • Step 2
    Add the soup spices to pot. Stir to combine.
  • Step 3
    Cover and bring soup to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and continue simmering.
  • Step 4
    While this is simmering, prepare ground beef by crumbling it into a large skillet, seasoning it with garlic salt and cumin and cooking until it is no longer pink. Drain off the excess fat and add the beef to the simmering pot. Cover and continue simmering.
  • Step 5
    After @ 30-45 minutes, add the mixed vegetables, okra, cabbage and macaroni to the soup pot. Add more vegetable broth if needed so you will have plenty of soup stock.
  • Step 6
    Lower the heat and cook until veggies and cabbage are tender and the macaroni is cooked but not mushy, @ 15-20 minutes.

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Category: Beef Soups
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: Southern
Method: Stove Top

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