Description

A cozy, hearty bowl of Witches Soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly nights and festive gatherings. This easy recipe combines tender vegetables, savory meat, and a rich, flavorful broth into a satisfying one-pot meal. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, healthy comfort food, or simple food ideas for the family, this soup delivers warmth and deliciousness in every spoonful.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion finely chopped

3 cloves garlic minced

3 medium carrots diced

2 medium potatoes peeled and cubed

1 cup pumpkin or butternut squash cubed

1/2 cup celery chopped

1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes

4 cups beef or vegetable broth

1/2 cup small pasta or beans

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

salt to taste

1 bay leaf

1/2 cup frozen peas or corn

2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare all vegetables by washing, peeling, and chopping into even pieces.

2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked.

3. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, then stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.

4. Mix in carrots, celery, potatoes, and pumpkin, cooking for a few minutes.

5. Pour in diced tomatoes and broth, then add all seasonings and bay leaf.

6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–35 minutes.

7. Add pasta or beans and cook until tender.

8. Stir in peas or corn and cook for a few more minutes.

9. Adjust seasoning, remove bay leaf, and garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

For deeper flavor, let the soup simmer longer on low heat.

You can substitute beans or lentils for a vegetarian version.

Mash some potatoes in the soup for a thicker consistency.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 350
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: easy dinner, soup recipe, comfort food, hearty soup, quick meal