Hamburger Soup
Hamburger Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that combines ground beef with vegetables in a flavor-packed broth. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and is sure to satisfy your family.
Equipment
- 1 large pot or Dutch oven
- 1 cooking spoon
- 1 knife
- 1 cutting board
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 medium stalks celery, diced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup frozen green beans
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup macaroni or rice (uncooked) Optional for added heartiness.
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the diced carrots and celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the canned diced tomatoes (with juices), beef broth, frozen green beans, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. If desired, add uncooked macaroni or rice at this stage.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
You can customize the soup by adding other vegetables such as potatoes or bell peppers.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
This soup can also be frozen for up to 3 months; just be aware that the texture of the vegetables may change upon thawing.