Description
Hamburger Soup is a hearty and comforting one-pot meal packed with ground beef, vegetables, and a savory tomato-based broth. It’s flexible, filling, and perfect for busy nights and leftovers.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cups potatoes, diced (russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas or corn (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown ground beef over medium heat, breaking up with a spoon. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add olive oil if frying vegetables in the same pot. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, sautéing for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add diced tomatoes, potatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in frozen peas or corn during the last 5 minutes of cooking if using.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove bay leaf before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Add green beans, zucchini, or other veggies to use up produce.
- Use ground turkey or chicken as a lighter alternative.
- Stir in cooked pasta or rice just before serving to stretch the soup.
- Add a dash of hot sauce or Worcestershire sauce for extra depth.
- Use gluten-free broth and tomato products to make it gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
