Description
Hearty Hamburger Soup is a comforting and satisfying soup loaded with ground beef, vegetables, and savory broth. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for a cozy family dinner or meal prep for the week.
Ingredients
Ground Beef:
1 pound
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Onion:
1 medium (diced)
Garlic:
2 cloves (minced)
Carrots:
3 (peeled and sliced)
Celery Stalks:
2 (sliced)
Potatoes:
3 (peeled and diced)
Diced Tomatoes:
1 (14.5-ounce can)
Beef Broth:
6 cups
Tomato Paste:
1 tablespoon
Dried Basil:
1 teaspoon
Dried Oregano:
1 teaspoon
Smoked Paprika:
1/2 teaspoon
Salt and Black Pepper:
to taste
Corn:
1 cup (frozen)
Green Beans:
1 cup (frozen)
Fresh Parsley:
2 tablespoons (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-6 minutes.
- Drain excess fat if necessary. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the carrots, celery, and potatoes. Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, basil, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the corn and green beans, and cook for another 5 minutes until heated through. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use fire-roasted diced tomatoes.
- This soup freezes well—cool completely before storing in freezer-safe containers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
