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A spoonful of comforting hamburger soup, rich with ground beef, tomatoes, corn, and zucchini, is lifted from a rustic bowl.

Hamburger Soup

A hearty and comforting soup made with ground beef, vegetables, and tomatoes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Soup
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup carrots chopped
  • 1 cup celery stalks chopped
  • 1 can (28 ounce) diced tomatoes undrained
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup potatoes diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped carrots, and chopped celery to the pot. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the undrained diced tomatoes, beef broth, diced potatoes, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  5. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

You can add other vegetables like corn or peas. For a thicker soup, you can add a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with a little water before simmering.

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