Hamburger Soup

Ingredients for Hamburger Soup

• 1.1kg ground chuck or other beef mince

• 1 large yellow onion, diced

• 2 celery stalks, diced

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 (14.140g can) whole tomatoes

• 1 yellow pepper, seeded and diced

• 1 red pepper, seeded and diced

• 1 green pepper, seeded and diced

• 4 carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal

• 5 large red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch chunks

• 725ml beef broth, more as needed

• 3 tablespoons tomato paste

• 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more to taste

• 1/2 teaspoons black pepper

• 2 teaspoons dried parsley

• 1/2 teaspoons ground oregano

• 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper

1. In a large pot, combine the meat, onion, celery, and garlic. Cook the mixture over medium-high heat until the meat is totally browned, then drain off and discard as much fat as you can.

2. Add the tomatoes and their juices, peppers, and carrots. Throw in the potatoes, beef stock, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, parsley, oregano, and cayenne. Stir everything together, then bring the mixture to a boil.

3. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer the soup for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender but not overly mushy. If the soup is too thick for your taste, just splash in a cup or two of beef broth until it's the consistency you like.

4. Dish it up and serve it piping hot!

For some reason, this soup always seems to taste better the next day! Feel free to make this ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. If soup is overly thick when reheated, add a little extra beef broth or water to thin it to your liking.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.