Hearty, Savory, HAMBURGER SOUP/ using Thyme & Table 6qt.Dutch Oven - #2786

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

Vegetable broth reduces sodium and calories, while bouillon is cost-effective.

diced tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier, while canned options are often cheaper.

green beans

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen green beans

Zucchini is lower in calories, while frozen beans are budget-friendly.

Brown 2.25 pounds of ground beef in a Dutch oven on the stove.

Season the beef after it's cooked with various seasonings.

Add string beans and whole kernel corn to the pot.

Drain the water off the diced tomatoes and add them to the pot.

Consider adding salsa for extra flavor.

Add chicken broth to the pot, approximately half a box.

Season with granulated onion, granulated garlic powder, black pepper, and crushed red pepper.

Add a quarter teaspoon of Himalayan pink salt, adjusting to taste.

Add ketchup for juiciness.

Let the soup cook, adding more chicken broth if desired.

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