Whole30 Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

A deeply flavorful, protein-packed soup simmered with tender beef and seasonal vegetables, perfect for cozy nights without compromising Whole30 principles. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (low carb), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs lean ground beef, avocado oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 2, peeled and diced carrot
• 2 stalks, diced celery
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 4 cups (Whole30 compliant) beef broth
• 2 cups, chopped kale
• 1 cup, diced zucchini
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb lean ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, for 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large diced onion, 2 diced carrots, 2 diced celery stalks, and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables are softened and onion is translucent.
3. Step 3: Pour in 4 cups beef broth, add 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 cups chopped kale and 1 cup diced zucchini, then simmer for 10 more minutes until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.