Description
Warm and comforting, this Hamburger Soup is perfect for chilly evenings, combining seasoned ground beef, hearty vegetables, and savory broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, thyme, or dried Italian seasoning, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and garlic, sauté until translucent and fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and brown it, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add chopped carrots, bell peppers, and any other desired vegetables. Sauté for a few minutes until softened.
- Pour in the broth and add the canned tomatoes; stir and bring to a simmer.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, and let simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Before serving, stir in fresh herbs and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle into bowls and enjoy.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or a fresh green salad. This soup is versatile; swap ingredients based on what you have available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: soup, comfort food, family recipe, hamburger soup, easy recipe