Hamburger Vegetable Soup
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 1 pound Ground beef 🥩
- 1 Onion, chopped 🧅
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced 🧄
- 3 Carrots, diced 🥕
- 2 Potatoes, cubed 🥔
- 1 Green bell pepper, diced 🫑
- 32 oz Beef broth 🥣
- 1 can (14 oz) Diced tomatoes 🍅
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning 🌿
- Salt & Black pepper to taste 🧂🖤
👩🍳 Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until fully browned. 🥩🍳🔥
- Sauté the Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until the onions are translucent and fragrant. 🧅🧄✨
- Veggie Power: Stir in the diced carrots, potatoes, and green bell peppers. 🥕🥔🫑
- The Liquid Gold: Pour in the beef broth and diced tomatoes (with their juices). Add your Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. 🥣🌪️🍅
- Simmer to Perfection: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are fork-tender. ⏲️📈🔥
- The Final Look: Your soup should be rich, colorful, and chunky as seen in the photo! 🥣🤤🎨
- Serve: Ladle into deep bowls and enjoy hot with a side of crusty bread or crackers. 🍽️😋🧤✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Flavor” Secret: For an even deeper savory flavor, add a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce or a splash of red wine while the soup simmers! 🍷🛡️💎
- The “Meal Prep” Hack: This soup tastes even better the next day! It freezes beautifully, so make a double batch and save half for a busy weeknight. 🍱🎯✨
