Description
A hearty and healthy 30-minute hamburger soup packed with lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and rich beef broth. This comforting soup is easy to prepare and perfect for a quick nutritious meal, combining wholesome ingredients like potatoes, carrots, green beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes with savory herbs and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey (93/7 ground beef recommended)
- ½ white or yellow onion, diced
- 32 ounces beef stock or broth
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 cup fresh or frozen green beans, sliced into thirds
- 14½ ounces can diced tomatoes, fire-roasted preferred
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for very lean ground meat)
Instructions
- Brown the Meat and Onions: Add the ground meat to a soup pot and crumble it using a spatula. If using very lean ground meat, add a tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking and add flavor. Add the diced onion and cook on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the meat is fully browned and the onions are softened.
- Add Vegetables and Seasonings: Add the peeled and diced potatoes, carrots, green beans, canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, minced garlic, dried thyme, oregano, salt, onion powder, and black pepper to the pot. Pour in the beef stock or broth and stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer the Soup: Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to simmer. Let the soup cook gently for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the soup and add additional salt or pepper if desired to enhance the flavor. Serve hot as a comforting and nutritious meal.
Notes
- Nutritional information is based on a 1 cup serving size, which pairs well if served alongside another dish.
- If the soup is eaten as a main meal, consider increasing the serving size to 2 cups.
- Use 93/7 ground beef for a balance of lean protein and flavor, or substitute with ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Fire-roasted diced tomatoes add a smoky depth but regular diced tomatoes can be used as well.
- Optional olive oil helps prevent sticking and adds richness when using extra lean meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
