Hamburger Soup

This hearty hamburger soup is loaded with ground beef, potatoes and an assortment of vegetables, all in a savory broth. The perfect easy dinner option that the whole family will love!

Ingredients

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion finely diced
• 2 carrots peeled, quartered and sliced
• 2 stalks celery thinly sliced
• 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes do not drain
• 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning or equal parts of garlic powder, dried oregano and dried basil
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 large russet potato peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1/2 cup frozen corn
• 1/2 cup diced green beans fresh or frozen
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery to the pot.
2. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until softened.
3. Add the ground beef to the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and mostly cooked through. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
5. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, beef broth and potato to the pot; bring to a simmer.
6. Cook for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
7. Stir in the corn and green beans and cook for 5 minutes more. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Notes

If you use ground beef with a higher fat content, be sure to drain off any excess fat before you proceed to the next step.Ground turkey (93% lean) can be substituted for the ground beef.

Nutrition

Calories 240kcalCalories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 972mg | Potassium: 788mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3455IU | Vitamin C: 7.1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2.9mg