Hearty Hamburger Soup for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

This hearty Hamburger Soup is a warm hug in a bowl, perfect for chilly nights and easy weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 10

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

1 lb Ground Beef Choose lean ground beef for a healthier option.
1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
1 can Diced Tomatoes Canned tomatoes are super convenient.
4 cups Water Beef broth can be used for extra flavor.
2 cups Consommé Opt for low-sodium varieties for a lighter soup.
2 tbsp Tomato Paste A must-have for richness.

For the Vegetables

2 medium Carrots Chop finely.
2 stalks Celery Chop finely.

For Flavoring

1 leaf Bay Leaf Remove before serving.
1 tsp Thyme Fresh or dried works well.
to taste Salt Adjust to your liking.
to taste Black Pepper Adjust to your liking.

Equipment

large skillet
large pot
wooden spoon

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Brown the beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes.
Combine the browned beef and onion with diced tomatoes, water or broth, consommé, and tomato paste in a large pot.
Bring the mixture to a light boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours.
Taste and adjust seasoning, removing the bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Hamburger Soup will fill your home with lovely aromas and is perfect for family dinners.

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