🥣 The “Empty The Pantry” Homemade Hamburger Vegetable Soup

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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1½ lb lean ground beef
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 1½ cups green beans, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup corn, fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 5 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, optional

HOW TO MAKE:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces until nicely browned.
  3. Drain any excess grease from the pot.
  4. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
  6. Add the diced potatoes and sliced carrots.
  7. Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce.
  8. Stir everything together and bring the soup to a gentle boil.
  9. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  10. Add the green beans and continue cooking for another 10–15 minutes, until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
  11. Stir in the corn and simmer for another 5 minutes until everything is heated through.
  12. Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  13. If the soup becomes too thick, add a little extra warm beef broth until it reaches your preferred consistency.
  14. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.

COOKING TIPS:

  • Use lean ground beef for a rich, savory soup without excessive grease.
  • Frozen or canned vegetables work perfectly, making this a great pantry-friendly dinner.
  • If using canned green beans, add them during the final 5 minutes to prevent overcooking.
  • For a thicker broth, gently mash a few potato pieces against the side of the pot.
  • Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for extra savory depth.
  • Serve with warm crusty bread, garlic toast, or homemade dinner rolls.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Servings: 8

Approximate per serving:

  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Protein: 24 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Total Fat: 13 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sodium: 760 mg

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on the ground beef, broth, vegetables, portion sizes, and ingredient brands.

❤️ Save this hearty homemade soup for later!