Hamburger Soup
Hearty and satisfying this easy hamburger soup is made with ground beef, vegetables, potatoes and diced tomatoes in a savory flavorful broth! It's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground hamburger
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 2 russet or yukon potatoes , peeled and cubed
- ½ Tablespoon minced garlic
- 15 ounces beef broth
- 1 (28-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1/2-1 cup water (more if you prefer thinner)
- 2-3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar , or Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning , plus more to taste
- 1 ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt , plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper , plus more to taste
- 1 cup green beans cut into 1-inch pieces, optional
Optional: Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook one pound hamburger. Once lightly browned, discard any extra grease. Stir in 1/2 cup onions, 1 cup carrots, 1/2 cup celery, and 2 potatoes and cook 2 more minutes. Add 1/2 Tablespoon garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Add in 15 ounces broth, 28 ounces diced tomatoes, 1 cup water, 2-3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil. Add in 1 cup green beans. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.
- Salt and pepper, to taste. Ladle into bowls and serve warm.
Notes
Freeze: Transfer into a freezer bag or an airtight container, leaving about an inch of room from the top so the soup has room to expand. Store in the freezer up to 2 months. To thaw, place in the fridge overnight. Then reheat in a pot on the stove until warm. You can add in a little broth or water to thin it out if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 47mg, Sodium: 1001mg, Potassium: 1142mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 4020IU, Vitamin C: 21mg, Calcium: 94mg, Iron: 5mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
