Hamburger Soup
This Hamburger Soup Recipe is a cozy, one-pot meal packed with hearty ground beef, fresh vegetables, and savory broth—perfect for chilly evenings when you crave homemade comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10; ground turkey or chicken works too)
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (sub 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 2 cups carrots, sliced (2–3 medium carrots)
- 2 cups celery, chopped (4 ribs; include leaves for flavor)
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled & diced (Yukon Gold or russet)
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed & cut (fresh or frozen)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained (fire-roasted for smoky depth)
- 6 cups beef broth (low-sodium Swanson or veggie broth for a twist)
- 1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 Tbsp fresh, chopped)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (fresh if you have it)
- 3/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up; cook 5–7 minutes until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; stir 4 minutes until onions turn translucent.
- Stir in potatoes, green beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), oregano, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Scrape any browned bits off the pot bottom—that’s concentrated flavor! Bring to a low boil.
- Cover, reduce heat, and cook 20–25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender. Tip: For thicker broth, remove the lid in the last 5 minutes.
- Discard the bay leaf. Taste and adjust salt or pepper. For a richer broth, stir in ¼ cup half-and-half or a dollop of Greek yogurt off heat. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or shredded cheddar.
Notes
For a smoky twist, brown beef with a pinch of smoked paprika. If broth tastes flat, a dash of Worcestershire sauce amps up the umami. Chunky vs. smooth: cut veggies larger for a stew-like feel, smaller for a silky broth. Lean beef and low-sodium broth keep each serving around 300–350 calories. One-pot meals save about 30 minutes on cleanup compared to multi-pot dinners, according to a 2024 home cooks survey.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal
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