Description
Hearty hamburger soup brings comfort and warmth to dinner tables, blending rich ground beef with tender vegetables in a savory broth. Satisfying and simple, this classic soup delivers a complete meal that nourishes you with each delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb hamburger meat
Vegetables:
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Pantry/Seasoning:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
Optional Garnish:
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and brown ground beef until no pink remains, breaking meat into small crumbles.
- Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Pour in beef broth, water, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste, stirring to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Incorporate salt, black pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, and bay leaves into the soup, mixing well.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and vegetables to become tender.
- Remove bay leaves from the soup before serving to prevent bitter taste.
- Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
- Serve immediately while hot, paired with crusty bread or crackers for a hearty meal.
Notes
- Swap lean ground beef for turkey or plant-based crumbles to create a lighter, lower-fat version perfect for health-conscious eaters.
- Boost vegetable content by adding extra nutrient-dense ingredients like zucchini, spinach, or kale for enhanced nutritional value.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium beef broth and adjusting salt gradually to suit personal taste preferences.
- Enhance meal prep efficiency by preparing soup in large batches and freezing individual portions for quick future meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg