Description
Hamburger Soup is a hearty, comforting meal made with ground beef, vegetables, and a savory broth. This one-pot soup is packed with flavor, including tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, and onions, making it the perfect choice for a family-friendly dinner on a chilly evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add the diced potatoes, carrots, diced tomatoes, beef broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
- If using, add frozen peas in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, then serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like celery or corn for added flavor and texture.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes with a fork to create a creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg