Beef and Carrot Soup with Bone Broth
Rich, savory soup featuring ground beef and sweet carrots simmered in deeply flavored bone broth for a comforting bowl. This american-inspired soups (low carb) ready in about 35 minutes pairs (lean) ground beef, medium, peeled and diced carrots, bone broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (lean) ground beef
- 2 medium, peeled and diced carrots
- 4 cups bone broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef and cook until browned, breaking into small pieces with a spoon (5-7 minutes).
- Step 3: Stir in 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced, and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
- Step 4: Add 4 cups bone broth, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp dried thyme, and 1 bay leaf; bring to a simmer.
- Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until carrots are tender and flavors meld.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Beef and Carrot Soup with Bone Broth take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Beef and Carrot Soup with Bone Broth?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (lean) ground beef from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Beef and Carrot Soup with Bone Broth?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Beef and Carrot Soup with Bone Broth for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Beef and Carrot Soup with Bone Broth low carb?
Yes — this recipe is tagged low carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 25-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 25-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
- ★★☆☆☆
The proportions seem off. Way too much of some ingredients.
