Best Hamburger Soup Recipe with Homemade Hamburger Bun Croutons - Easy One Pot Meal

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.

Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda over the ground beef and mix it in with a spoon or clean hands to keep the meat moist and tender.

In a large soup pot, heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until melted.

Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.

Once the beef is browned, continue with the recipe as desired.

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