Hamburger Soup
Hamburger Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that combines ground beef with vegetables and broth for a filling meal that is perfect for chilly days.
Equipment
- 1 large pot or Dutch oven
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium bell pepper, chopped any color
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups potatoes, diced about 2 medium potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper more to taste
- 1 cup frozen green beans optional
- to taste chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot with the ground beef. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the onion is soft.
- Add the diced carrots, celery, and bell pepper to the pot. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), beef broth, diced potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and allow the soup to simmer covered for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
- If using, stir in the frozen green beans and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste, and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or peas, or use ground turkey for a lighter version.
Serve with crusty bread for a wholesome meal.