hamburger soup
by: Jennifer MillerPosted on:

Hamburger Soup

This hamburger soup recipe is a spirited warming bowl of bliss. Packed full of ground beef and vegetables, it’s one whole-food recipe that your entire family will devour. 

Easy.

Savory.

Blissfully comforting. 

Enjoy!

Hamburger Soup 1

Spirit Warming Hamburger Soup

Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp. canola oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 lb. ground beef I use 90% lean
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 28oz canned tomatoes flavored with Italian seasonings
  • 1 tsp.Italian seasoning or equal parts of garlic powder, dried oregano and dried basil
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn and peas combined
  • 1/2 cup diced green beans fresh or frozen
  • 2-4 tbs. 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. 
  5. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
  6. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, beef broth and potato to the pot; bring to a simmer.
  7. Simmer for 30 minutes then 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