Description
Hamburger Noodle Soup is a hearty, comforting meal that combines savory ground beef, tender egg noodles, colorful vegetables, and a robust tomato-infused broth. This soup is quick to prepare, filling, and perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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For the Soup
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices
- 4 cups (960 ml) beef broth
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups uncooked egg noodles
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (optional)
For Serving (Optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Crusty bread
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large pot over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes. Drain off excess fat if necessary to prevent the soup from becoming greasy.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the diced onion, minced garlic, celery, and carrots to the pot with the beef. Sauté the mixture for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables begin to soften and the onions turn translucent.
- Add broth and seasonings: Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices) and beef broth. Stir in Worcestershire sauce (if using), dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup gently simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the carrots and celery are tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Add noodles and vegetables: Stir in the uncooked egg noodles and frozen mixed vegetables, if using. Continue simmering for 8-10 minutes, until the noodles are cooked through and tender while the vegetables heat through.
- Final seasoning and serve: Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve the soup hot, optionally topping bowls with grated Parmesan cheese or pairing with slices of crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- Make it gluten-free by substituting gluten-free noodles.
- For a lighter option, ground turkey may be used instead of beef.
- Use any combination of vegetables you have on hand—fresh or frozen.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a slight kick.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; add a splash of water or broth when reheating, as the noodles absorb liquid.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg