Description
Savor the warmth of Loaded Hamburger Vegetable Soup, a delightful blend of ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and rich seasonings. This comforting bowl offers the familiar taste of a classic hamburger in a hearty soup form, making it an ideal meal for chilly evenings or busy weeknights. Packed with nutritious ingredients like carrots, spinach, and tomatoes, this dish is not only satisfying but also healthy. Whether enjoyed with family or shared during gatherings with friends, this one-pot wonder is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 large bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground beef with salt and pepper; drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion, minced garlic, carrots, celery, and bell pepper; sauté for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in diced zucchini, canned tomatoes (with juices), beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano, and optional red pepper flakes; bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes to meld flavors.
- In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add frozen corn and fresh spinach until spinach wilts.
- Serve hot with parsley garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg