Description
This hearty hamburger soup transforms ground beef and vegetables into a nutritious, budget-friendly family meal in just 40 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners, it balances protein, vegetables, and flavor with easy preparation and customizable ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large soup pot over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes, then drain excess fat.
- Add onions and garlic, sauté 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in carrots and celery, cook 3–5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add potatoes, diced tomatoes, corn, Italian seasoning, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and simmer 25–30 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.
Notes
Customize this soup with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives. Add beans, pasta, or leafy greens for extra nutrition. For reduced sodium, use fresh tomatoes and low-sodium broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: hamburger soup, beef vegetable soup, hamburger stew, hearty family soup, budget-friendly soup