Description
This hearty, soul-warming hamburger soup delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 40 minutes. Made with browned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, it’s healthier than restaurant versions with 40% less sodium and twice the nutrition. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or comforting weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Base
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
- 4 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
Fresh Vegetables
- 2 cups diced potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Additional Flavor Components
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz, fire-roasted optional)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Substitutions: Ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based protein for beef; vegetable broth for beef broth; sweet potatoes for white potatoes.
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large pot, cook ground beef 6–8 minutes until no longer pink. Drain excess fat, leaving 1 tbsp for flavor.
- Sauté aromatics: Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in tomatoes, potatoes, corn, Italian seasoning, and broth. Mix well.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 25–30 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Finish: Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
This hamburger soup is hearty enough to be served as a main dish with bread or salad. It also freezes beautifully, making it perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: hamburger soup, ground beef soup, comfort food, hearty dinner, family meal