Comforting Beef+Vegetable Soup

This pantry classic comes together easily and is enjoyed by everyone!

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Every day when the days grow shorter, the winds turn cold and darkness comes early, I am happy - it's time to make soup!

Ingredients.

• 1 pound ground beef, bison, or turkey

• 1 tbsp. avocado oil

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 carrots, peeled & chopped

• 2 stalks celery, chopped

• 2 tbsp. tomato paste

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 14 oz. can tomatoes

• 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced [optional]

• 4 cups chicken or beef broth

• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano

• 1 bay leaf

• 2 cups frozen vegetables [whatever you like]

• 2 cups cauliflower rice [may use frozen]

• 1 tsp. kosher salt

• 1/2 tsp. pepper

Method.

1. Heat avocado oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, add meat and onions.

2. Add salt & pepper and cook until meat is no longer pink and onions are soft.

3. Stir in tomato paste, garlic, carrots and celery and cook 1-3 minutes until vegetables are softened.

4. Add tomatoes, mushrooms [if using] and broth scraping up browned bits on bottom of pot and vegetables are cooked. Stir in oregano and bay leaf.

5. Cover the pot, increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Decrease heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

6. Add frozen vegetables and cauliflower rice, increase heat to maintain a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes or until vegetables are cooked through.

7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and cheese.

8. Enjoy!