Description
Hearty hamburger soup simmers with rich, comforting flavors that transport home cooks to grandmother’s kitchen. Savory ground beef, tender vegetables, and robust seasonings create a one-pot meal perfect for chilly evenings when you crave warmth and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Main Vegetables:
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables (corn, green beans, and carrots)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 15 ounces (443 ml) tomato sauce
- 14.5 ounces (430 ml) petite diced tomatoes
- 32 ounces (946 ml) beef broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear the ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Cook until beef is completely browned and onions are translucent, approximately 4-5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the mixture to the crockpot, leaving excess grease behind.
- Add celery, tomato paste, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, potatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, frozen vegetables, and beef broth to the crockpot. Thoroughly mix all ingredients to ensure even distribution.
- Cover the crockpot and set to LOW temperature. Allow soup to simmer for 7-8 hours, which enables flavors to develop and potatoes to become tender. Alternatively, cook on HIGH for 4-5 hours if time is limited.
- After cooking, taste the soup and adjust seasonings as needed. Some cooks might want to enhance with additional salt, pepper, or herbs.
- Serve hot in individual bowls. Optional: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley for added color and brightness. The soup can be accompanied by crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.
Notes
- Drain excess fat thoroughly from ground beef to prevent a greasy soup texture and reduce unnecessary calories.
- Choose lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7) for a healthier version that doesn’t compromise flavor intensity.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for lighter, diet-friendly alternatives that maintain protein content.
- Cut vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup, preventing some pieces from becoming mushy while others remain undercooked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on low) or 4 hours (on high)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg