How To Make Hamburger Vegetable Soup

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth reduces calories, while bouillon is a cost-effective substitute.

Start by browning 1.5 pounds of ground hamburger meat in a large pot over medium heat until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Drain the excess fat from the pot using a strainer if necessary.

Add 1 medium diced onion and 1 stalk of diced celery to the pot and sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

In a blender, blend 1 can of fire roasted tomatoes (14.5 oz) with its juice and 1 can of tomato sauce (8 oz) until smooth.

Add the blended tomatoes to the pot along with 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and 0.5 teaspoon celery seed; stir to combine.

Add 1.5 cups of diced potatoes to the pot and let them cook for about 10 minutes until they start to get tender.

After 10 minutes, add the mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, and baby limas) and fresh green beans to the pot.

Pour in 8 cups of beef broth and season with 0.75 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 medium bay leaf; stir well.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot to simmer for about 20 minutes, checking the potatoes for tenderness.

Turn off the heat about 10 minutes before serving to prevent the potatoes from becoming mushy, and let the soup sit covered until ready to serve.

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