Hamburger Soup
A cozy, one-pot soup with savory ground beef, tender potatoes, carrots, celery, and tomatoes in an herb-seasoned broth.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 40 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Stovetop
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 medium carrots
- 3 celery stalks
- 1.5 pounds potatoes
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking instructions
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned and it reaches 160°F (71°C). Drain excess fat. (about 10 min) — Medium-high heat
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. (about 5 min) — Medium heat
- Add the potatoes, diced tomatoes with their juices, and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer. (about 5 min) — Medium-high heat, then simmer
- Cover partially and simmer until the potatoes and carrots are fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving. (about 20 min) — Low simmer