Hamburger Soup 🍲 Easy Dinner

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef (80% lean, broken up)
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste (regular, no added sugar)
• 4 cups Beef Broth (low‑sodium)
• 1 can (28 oz) Crushed Tomatoes (undrained)
• 2 medium Potatoes (peeled and cubed 1‑inch pieces)
• 1 leaf Bay Leaf
• 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper
• 1 cup Frozen Mixed Vegetables (defrosted briefly in microwave or added frozen)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Dice the onion, mince the garlic, peel and cube the potatoes into 1‑inch pieces. Measure out all remaining ingredients.

   Time: PT5M

2. Brown the Ground Beef

   Heat the large pot over medium‑high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

3. Drain Excess Fat

   Place a colander over a bowl and carefully pour the cooked beef into it to drain the rendered fat. Return the drained beef to the pot.

   Time: PT2M

4. Sauté Onion and Garlic

   Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot with the beef. Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring until the onion becomes translucent.

   Time: PT3M

5. Incorporate Tomato Paste

   Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, allowing it to caramelize slightly.

   Time: PT2M

6. Add Liquids, Potatoes, and Seasonings

   Pour in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes, then add the cubed potatoes, bay leaf, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

   Time: PT2M

7. Simmer Until Potatoes Are Tender

   Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork‑tender.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: low simmer

8. Add Frozen Mixed Vegetables

   Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the vegetables are heated through.

   Time: PT5M

9. Finish and Serve

   Remove the bay leaf, taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

311

Protein

14 g

Carbohydrates

16 g

Fat

13 g

Fiber

1 g