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Hamburger Vegetable Soup

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This easy, hearty one-pot hamburger vegetable soup is loaded with seasoned ground beef, chunky veggies, and a rich tomato broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, it’s comforting, flexible, and guaranteed to please.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (85/15 recommended)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned, drained)
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Chop onions, garlic, carrots, potatoes, celery, and green beans. Set out frozen peas and corn to thaw slightly.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and chopped onion. Cook, breaking up the meat, until beef is browned and onions are soft. Drain excess fat if needed. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Italian herbs, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pot. Add diced tomatoes (with juices) and bay leaf if using.
  4. Pour in beef broth. Add carrots, potatoes, celery, green beans, corn, and peas. Stir well to combine. Add smoked paprika or red pepper flakes if desired.
  5. Bring soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until potatoes and carrots are fork-tender. Stir every 10 minutes.
  6. Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning—add more salt, pepper, or Worcestershire sauce if needed. If soup is too thick, add extra broth or water.
  7. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

This soup is very flexible—swap in any veggies you have on hand. For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken. For vegetarian, use lentils and vegetable broth. Soup tastes even better the next day and freezes well for up to 3 months. If too salty, add potatoes or extra broth. For chunkier soup, dice veggies larger.

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