Hamburger Soup Crock Pot Recipe – Easy, Comforting, and Healthy
Hamburger Soup is a hearty, flavorful dish made with ground beef, vegetables, and a savory broth, perfect for comfort food lovers. This crock pot version allows for easy preparation and rich flavor development.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat and drain excess fat.
- Wash, peel, and chop the vegetables.
- Layer the diced potatoes, carrots, and celery in the bottom of the crock pot.
- Add the browned ground beef on top of the vegetables.
- Pour in the broth and add the diced tomatoes.
- Sprinkle the herbs and seasonings evenly over the top.
- Set the crock pot to low and cook for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Add tender vegetables like peas or corn in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a keto version, replace potatoes with cauliflower. For vegetarian, use plant-based meat and vegetable broth.