Hamburger Soup

Hamburger Soup

This hearty hamburger soup is loaded with potatoes and vegetables, all in a savory broth. The perfect easy dinner option that the whole family will love!

 CourseSoup

 CuisineAmerican

 Keywordground beef soup, hamburger soup

 Prep Time20 minutes

 Cook Time40 minutes

 Total Time50 minutes

 Servings

 Calories240kcal

INGREDIENTS

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion finely diced
• 2 carrots peeled, quartered and sliced
• 2 stalks celery thinly sliced
• 1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes do not drain
• 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or equal parts of garlic powder, dried oregano and dried basil
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 large russet potato peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1/2 cup frozen corn
• 1/2 cup diced green beans fresh or frozen
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional

INSTRUCTIONS

1.            Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery to the pot.

2. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until softened. 
3. Add the ground beef to the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and mostly cooked through. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
5. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, beef broth and potato to the pot; bring to a simmer.
6. Cook for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
7. Stir in the corn and green beans and cook for 5 minutes more. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

NOTES

1. If you use ground beef with a higher fat content, be sure to drain off any excess fat before you proceed to the next step.
2. Ground turkey (93% lean) can be substituted for the ground beef.

Source  https://www.dinneratthezoo.com

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