Autumn Beef Mushroom Soup Recipe

Ingredients for Autumn Beef Mushroom Soup

• Lean Ground Beef
• White Mushrooms
• Green Bell Pepper
• Red Bell Pepper
• 1 medium zucchini (chopped)
• Red Onion
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp paprika
• Dried Basil
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• White Pepper
• Diced Tomatoes With Juice

How to Make Autumn Beef Mushroom Soup

1. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off excess grease.
2. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
3. Add 2 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Add 1 lb sliced mushrooms, 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 1 red bell pepper (chopped), 1 medium zucchini (chopped), 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp garlic salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened.
5. Stir in the browned beef, 28 oz can crushed tomatoes, and 1 cup beef broth.
6. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes, or until flavors have melded.
7. (Optional: For a slow cooker version, combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours.)
8. Serve hot with your favorite side, such as crusty bread, cornbread, brown rice, or macaroni.