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Easy Hamburger Vegetable Soup Recipe

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A comforting, hearty hamburger vegetable soup made in a Dutch oven with ground beef, potatoes, and a mix of colorful vegetables in a rich tomato base. Simple, cozy, and naturally family-friendly.

Ingredients

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Meat

  • 1 lb ground beef

Vegetables

  • 1 large sweet onion, diced to 1/2 inch
  • 2 large carrots, diced to 1/2 inch
  • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, seeds and stem removed, diced to 1/2 inch
  • 12 oz Yukon Gold potatoes, diced to 1/2 inch
  • 8 oz green beans, trimmed and chopped into bite-sized pieces

Liquids & Canned Goods

  • 1 14-oz can crushed tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred, or diced tomatoes blended)
  • 4 cups beef broth

Seasonings

  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf

Oils & Aromatics

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef In a large Dutch oven, crumble the ground beef and cook over medium-high heat until browned and no longer pink, 6–7 minutes. Remove excess fat if needed and set aside.
  2. Saute the aromatics Heat the olive oil in the same pot until shimmering. Add the browned beef back in, stirring to break into smaller pieces and continue browning for another few minutes to develop flavor.
  3. Saute alliums Add the diced onion and cook until soft, about 6–7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, stirring continuously.
  4. Incorporate tomato paste Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring to blend with the beef and onions, for about 2 minutes until the color deepens.
  5. Build the base Return the beef and onions to the pot, add the remaining ingredients (carrots, celery, bell pepper, potatoes), then pour in crushed tomatoes, beef broth, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir well and tuck in the bay leaf.
  6. Simmer Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  7. Finish with green beans Add the green beans and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until they are cooked through but still crisp-tender.
  8. Season and serve Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Ladle into bowls and serve hot.

Notes

  • For a leaner version, drain excess fat after browning the beef.
  • Fire-roasted tomatoes add a smoky depth; if unavailable, regular crushed tomatoes work well.
  • Leftovers flavors deepen overnight; refrigerate up to 3–4 days or freeze for later.
  • To shorten prep time, chop vegetables ahead and store in airtight containers.

Keywords: hamburger soup, beef soup, vegetable soup, easy soup, comforting dinner, Dutch oven recipe

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