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A close-up of a rustic bowl filled with hearty hamburger soup, featuring ground beef, potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes.

Hamburger Soup

This hearty hamburger soup is a comforting and flavorful meal, perfect for a chilly evening. It's packed with vegetables and seasoned ground beef, making it a satisfying and easy-to-prepare dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounce, undrained
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups diced potatoes about 2 medium
  • 1 cup diced carrots about 2 medium
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the undrained diced tomatoes, beef broth, diced potatoes, diced carrots, frozen corn, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For a thicker soup, you can mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot. You can also add other vegetables like peas or green beans. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

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