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Hearty Savory Hamburger Soup | 40-Min Easy Family Fall One-Pot Bowl

Easy Hearty Savory Hamburger Soup 40 Min One Pot

Hearty savory hamburger soup ready in 40 minutes. This easy family fall one-pot bowl is perfect for weeknight dinners. Discover comfort in every spoonful.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Ground Beef Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups diced potatoes
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 2 cups chopped cabbage
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups additional beef broth

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until no pink remains. Drain excess fat if needed, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot for flavor.
  2. Add diced onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and chopped celery to the pot. Sauté these vegetables for 3-4 minutes until they begin softening and releasing their aromatic oils. Stir frequently to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking throughout.
  3. Pour in 4 cups of beef broth, then add diced potatoes, the can of diced tomatoes, dried thyme, dried oregano, and your bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil for 2 minutes, then reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered.
  4. Stir in the chopped cabbage and add the additional 2 cups of beef broth to create this hearty savory hamburger soup. Simmer for 15-18 minutes until all vegetables become fork-tender and flavors meld beautifully together into one cohesive broth.
  5. Taste your fall soup and season generously with salt and pepper according to your preference. Remove the bay leaf before serving, and ladle this easy weeknight comfort into bowls while hot.