Hamburger Soup
Hamburger Soup is the perfect combination of comfort and convenience. It’s a hearty, one-pot meal loaded with protein, fresh vegetables, and savory broth.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup white onions finely chopped
- 1 cup carrot peeled and finely chopped
- 1 cup celery finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 6 cups beef broth
- 4 cups yukon gold potatoes peeled and chopped
- 2 dried bay leaves
- Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven pot, add olive oil and heat it over medium-high heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Then, add tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and stir well until all is combined.
- Add ground beef and cook until the meat is not pink anymore.
- Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, potatoes and bay leave and stir all well.
- Bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Adjust seasoning as needed. Remove bay leaves and garnish with parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
- Dice the vegetables into small, even-sized pieces for uniform cooking.
- Salt lightly at the beginning and adjust after the flavors have had time to build.
- Use a salad spinner to wash and dry the chopped vegetables.
- Brown the ground beef for extra flavor and remove excess grease if needed.
- To store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- To reheat: Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- To freeze: Store in a freezer-safe bag or container with extra space for the soup to expand. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/6 | Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g