Description
A comforting, hearty soup blending savory ground beef, tender vegetables, and classic burger flavors in a rich broth. Perfect for family dinners or chilly evenings, this easy-to-make recipe delivers wholesome warmth and satisfying depth of flavor.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (80/20 or 90/10 lean)
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (undrained)
6 cups low-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcesterehsire sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large pot over medium heat and add ground beef. Brown thoroughly, breaking into small pieces, then remove excess fat.
Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and potatoes. Sauté 7-8 minutes until softened.
Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Remove bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use Yukon Gold or red potatoes for creamy texture
Substitute vegetable broth to make vegetarian-friendly (omit beef)
Thicken soup by mashing a few potato pieces before serving
Store leftovers in airtight containers up to 4 days
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Soups
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1-1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg