Description
Hamburger soup is a warm and hearty dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to every meal. This simple, one-pot recipe features tender ground beef simmered with vibrant vegetables in a savory broth, making it the perfect choice for chilly evenings or casual gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable based on your pantry staples, this soup will delight your family with each nourishing spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or 85/15)
- 3 cups peeled and diced Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 5 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown Ground Beef: In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add ground beef and crumble for 5 to 6 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add diced potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant.
- Simmer Broth & Veggies: Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender. Stir in peas during last 3 minutes.
- Ladle & Garnish: Remove bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve with crusty sourdough bread!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg