Crockpot Healthy Hamburger 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

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.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

Drain excess fat from the pot if necessary.

Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes, stirring to combine.

Add chopped potatoes, green beans, corn, bay leaves, and Italian seasoning.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

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