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A close-up of a bowl of comforting hamburger soup, featuring ground beef, potatoes, carrots, and parsley.

Hamburger Soup

A hearty and comforting soup made with ground beef, vegetables, and a savory broth. This recipe turns simple ingredients into a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup carrots chopped
  • 1 cup celery stalks chopped
  • 1 can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup potatoes diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnishes
  • fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), beef broth, diced potatoes, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for at least 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

You can add other vegetables like corn or peas. For a thicker soup, you can add a tablespoon of tomato paste with the diced tomatoes.

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