Hamburger Soup

Hamburger Soup is a hearty and comforting weeknight dinner that combines the flavors of a classic hamburger in a warm and satisfying soup form. It's loaded with ground beef, vegetables, and savory seasonings, making it a perfect meal for a chilly evening.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced potatoes
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup frozen green beans
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional

Instructions:

Set the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat and break it up as it cooks

Cut up the onion and garlic and add them to the pot

Let the onion cook until it's soft and clear

Boil the potatoes, carrots, celery, dried oregano and basil, salt, and black pepper

Then add the beef broth and mix everything together

Once the soup starts to boil, lower the heat and let it cook slowly for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft

Put in the frozen green beans and corn, and let the soup cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until everything is hot

Add the Worcestershire sauce and ketchup and mix them in

Test the seasoning and make any necessary changes

Just before you serve the soup, sprinkle it with chopped fresh parsley

If you want, you can add shredded cheddar cheese to the top of each serving

Enjoy while hot!