Hearty Hamburger Soup: A Comforting and Nutritious Meal

Hearty Hamburger Soup is a satisfying and nutritious dish that combines ground beef with a variety of vegetables in a savory broth. This one-pot meal is perfect for feeding a family or for meal prepping ahead of time. With its rich flavor and filling ingredients, this soup is ideal for chilly days or whenever you need a comforting and hearty meal.

Equipment:

• Large pot or Dutch oven
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Ladle

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup diced potatoes (about 1 medium potato)
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or olive oil)
• Optional: 1/2 cup pasta or rice (uncooked)

Instructions:

1. Brown the Beef:
   • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
   • Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
2. Sauté Vegetables:
   • Add diced onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
   • Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Add Vegetables and Seasonings:
   • Add sliced carrots and celery to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
   • Stir in diced potatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Add Liquids:
   • Pour in diced tomatoes with their juices, beef broth, and water. Stir to combine.
5. Simmer the Soup:
   • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer.
   • Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables and potatoes are tender.
6. Add Final Ingredients:
   • Stir in frozen peas and corn. If using pasta or rice, add it at this point.
   • Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the pasta or rice is cooked through and heated.
7. Adjust Seasoning:
   • Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
8. Serve:
   • Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, you can use homemade beef broth or add a splash of Worcestershire sauce.
• Customize the soup with your favorite vegetables or add beans for extra protein and fiber.
• If you prefer a thicker soup, you can mash some of the potatoes or use an immersion blender to blend part of the soup.

Hearty Hamburger Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining ground beef, vegetables, and savory broth into a satisfying and nourishing meal. This versatile soup can be adapted to suit your taste and is perfect for feeding a crowd or preparing in advance. Enjoy every bowl of this delicious and hearty soup, and let it warm you up on a cool day.

Hearty Hamburger Soup

Hearty Hamburger Soup is a satisfying and nutritious dish that combines ground beef with a variety of vegetables in a savory broth.

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Equipment

• Large pot or Dutch oven
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Ladle

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 carrots peeled and sliced
• 2 celery stalks sliced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
• 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, with juices
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup diced potatoes about 1 medium potato
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil
• Optional: 1/2 cup pasta or rice uncooked

Instructions

 

• Brown the Beef:
• Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
• Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
• Sauté Vegetables:
• Add diced onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
• Add Vegetables and Seasonings:
• Add sliced carrots and celery to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in diced potatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
• Add Liquids:
• Pour in diced tomatoes with their juices, beef broth, and water. Stir to combine.
• Simmer the Soup:
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer.
• Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables and potatoes are tender.
• Add Final Ingredients:
• Stir in frozen peas and corn. If using pasta or rice, add it at this point.
• Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the pasta or rice is cooked through and heated.
• Adjust Seasoning:
• Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Notes

Serve:

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy with a side of crusty bread or crackers.