Description
Hearty hamburger noodle soup brings comfort straight from midwestern kitchens, blending rich ground beef with tender egg noodles in a savory broth. Warm bowls deliver satisfying flavors that embrace home-style cooking and nourish hungry souls with each delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups diced ham
Noodles and Vegetables:
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced onions
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, then thoroughly brown the ground beef until no pink remains, breaking it into small crumbles.
- Add diced ham to the browned beef and sauté for 2-3 minutes to develop rich flavor and slight caramelization.
- Incorporate diced onions, carrots, and celery into the meat mixture, cooking until vegetables begin to soften and become translucent, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over the vegetable-meat mixture, stirring to evenly distribute the seasonings.
- Pour beef broth and water into the pot, then add bay leaves to infuse additional depth of flavor.
- Bring the soup to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld together.
- Remove bay leaves, then add egg noodles and cook for an additional 6-8 minutes until noodles are tender but not mushy.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, then ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
- Meat Selection: Choose lean ground beef with 85-90% meat content to reduce excess grease and keep the soup lighter.
- Vegetable Flexibility: Swap carrots, celery, or onions with seasonal vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for variety and personalization.
- Noodle Options: Use whole wheat or gluten-free egg noodles to accommodate different dietary needs without compromising flavor.
- Flavor Boosting: Consider adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce or red wine for deeper, more complex umami undertones in the soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg