Easy Hamburger Soup Recipe

A bowl of chunky hamburger soup with a spoon

5 from 2 votes

This hamburger soup recipe is hearty, easy to make, and loaded with veggies and ground beef. Simple ingredients, big comfort, a customizable one-pot meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fire roasted tomatoes, ground beef

Servings:

Calories: 284kcal

Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef about 90% lean
1 medium onion diced
2 carrots peeled and diced
2 ribs celery diced
1 bell pepper diced (use jalapeno for spicy)
3-4 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or cayenne or to taste - optional, for a bit of a kick
3 medium red or Yukon gold potatoes about 1 pound, peeled and diced
2 cans (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juices (I use fire roasted tomatoes)
3-4 cups beef broth start with 3 cups; add more for a “soupier” soup
1 bay leaf
2 cups frozen veggies mix optional - corn, cut green beans, peas, etc
For serving. Chili flakes, fresh chopped fresh parsley, hot sauce

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef, onion, carrots, celery, and bell pepper (or jalapeño for a spicy version). Cook, breaking up the meat as it browns, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes or cayenne, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about a minute to bloom the spices and toast the tomato paste.
Add the potatoes, diced tomatoes with their juices, 3 cups of beef broth, and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and simmer for 5-10 minutes more, just until warmed through. Add more broth as needed for a thinner, soupier consistency.
Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasonings, then serve with fresh parsley, a sprinkle of chili flakes, and a splash of hot sauce.

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