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A close-up of a steaming bowl of hamburger soup, featuring ground beef, potatoes, carrots, corn, and celery in a rich broth.

Hamburger Soup

This hamburger soup recipe turns simple ground beef into a hearty and comforting meal. It's packed with vegetables and flavor, making it a perfect weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounce, undrained
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup potatoes diced
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Additions
  • 1/2 cup corn frozen or canned
  • 1/2 cup peas frozen or canned

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the diced tomatoes (undrained), beef broth, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Add the diced potatoes, carrots, and celery. Stir in the dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  6. If using, stir in the corn and peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

You can add other vegetables like green beans or corn. For a thicker soup, you can add a tablespoon of tomato paste with the diced tomatoes.

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