HAMBURGER SOUP

 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion finely diced
• 2 carrots peeled, quartered and sliced
• 2 stalks celery thinly sliced
• 1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes do not drain

• 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or equal parts of garlic powder, dried oregano and dried basil
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 large russet potato peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1/2 cup frozen corn
• 1/2 cup diced green beans fresh or frozen
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional

• INSTRUCTIONS

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery to the pot.
  • Cook for 5-6 minutes or until softened.
  • Add the ground beef to the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and mostly cooked through. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, beef broth and potato to the pot; bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in the corn and green beans and cook for 5 minutes more. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
  • Cook for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.

  NOTES

  1. 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.
  2. Ground turkey (93% lean) can be substituted for the ground beef.