Certainly! Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Vegetable Hamburger Soup with Ground Beef:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup frozen green beans
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup small pasta (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
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- Drain excess fat from the pot if needed.
- Add the sliced carrots, celery, bell pepper, and zucchini to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables start to soften.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and add the beef broth to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Add the frozen corn, green beans, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- If you’re adding pasta, cook it separately according to package instructions and then add it to the soup just before serving.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Enjoy your delicious and hearty Vegetable Hamburger Soup with Ground Beef! Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the seasonings to suit your taste.