Description
A cozy family-friendly favorite, this Hearty Hamburger Soup is packed with ground beef, fresh vegetables, and nutritious barley, creating a rich, satisfying dish perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion, minced
- 4 carrots, minced
- 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup barley
- 3 (10 ounce) cans beef broth
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups water
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat and crumble in the ground beef. Cook, stirring often, until the beef is evenly browned and no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the onion, carrots, celery, and barley. Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, water, and condensed soup. Season with the bay leaf, parsley, garlic, thyme, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover.
- Let it simmer for 120 minutes, stirring occasionally. Before serving, remove the bay leaf.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
To make it cozier, serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or a dollop of sour cream on top. Pairs well with warm, crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg