This Easy Hamburger Soup is packed with ground beef, pasta, and colorful vegetables, all simmered in a rich tomato broth.
🛒 Ingredients:
- 🥩 1 lb ground beef
- 🧅 1 medium onion, diced
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 🥕 2 carrots, sliced
- 🥔 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 🫑 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 🌽 1 cup frozen corn
- 🫛 1 cup frozen green beans
- 🍅 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 🥫 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 🍲 6 cups beef broth
- 🌿 1 tsp dried thyme
- 🌿 1 tsp dried oregano
- 🧂 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 🌶️ 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 🍝 1 cup elbow macaroni (or your favorite small pasta)
🔥 Instructions:
1️⃣ Brown the Beef:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess grease.
2️⃣ Sauté the Vegetables:
- Add the onion, garlic, carrots, potatoes, and bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3️⃣ Build the Broth:
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth. Add thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
4️⃣ Simmer the Soup:
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
5️⃣ Add the Pasta & Frozen Veggies:
- Stir in the macaroni, corn, and green beans. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Garnish with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan, if desired.
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Quick & Easy: Ready in less than an hour with minimal prep.
- Hearty & Filling: Loaded with beef, pasta, and veggies.
- Family-Friendly: A crowd-pleasing comfort food.
Enjoy this Easy Hamburger Soup, a comforting bowl of goodness that warms both the heart and the stomach. 🍲✨🥕