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Hamburger soup served with a grilled cheese sandwich

Hamburger Soup Recipe

A hearty hamburger soup with seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes and vegetables in a rich tomato broth. Ready in 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb ground beef 80/20
  • 1 ​ large onion diced
  • 3 ​ garlic cloves minced
  • 3 ​ medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 3 ​ carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 ​ celery stalks sliced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
  • 4 cups beef broth low sodium
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce ​
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning ​
  • 1 ​ bay leaf ​
  • 1 cup frozen corn or peas optional
  • ​ ​ Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • ​ Large pot or Dutch oven ​
  • ​ wooden spoon ​
  • ​ ladle ​
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef with onion in a large pot over medium-high heat 7 to 8 minutes, breaking it up, until well browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in garlic, Worcestershire sauce and Italian seasoning, cook 1 minute.
  3. Pour in beef broth and crushed tomatoes. Add potatoes, carrots, celery and bay leaf. Stir.
  4. Bring to a boil, then simmer 20 to 25 minutes until potatoes and carrots are tender.
  5. Stir in frozen corn or peas if using, simmer 5 more minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf.
  6. Taste, adjust salt and pepper, and ladle into big bowls.

Notes

Brown the beef well.
Cut vegetables evenly.
Cook pasta or rice separately.
Refrigerate within 2 hours, use within 3 to 4 days, reheat to 165°F.