Hamburger Soup For One
This hearty single serving hamburger soup is made with ground beef, vegetables, and a rich tomato broth. It’s an easy one-pot meal that’s full of flavor and ready in around 30 minutes.
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil -divided
- 4 ounces lean ground beef
- ½ cup chopped onions
- ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 small carrot -chopped (about ½ cup chopped carrots)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic -minced
- ½ teaspoon tomato paste
- ¾ cup beef broth
- 1 medium Yukon gold potato -peeled and diced (about ⅔ cup diced potatoes/3 oz)
- 1 Roma tomato -chopped
- grated or shredded Parmesan cheese -optional for topping
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for about 3 minutes, until browned. Drain any excess grease, then transfer the beef to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pan, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Stir in the onions, bell pepper, carrots, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring often. Add the garlic and tomato paste, then cook for another minute, stirring frequently.
- Simmer the Soup: Pour in the broth, then add the potatoes, tomatoes, and cooked beef. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and let simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender.
- Serve: Ladle into a bowl and top with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Brown the Beef: Let it sear without stirring too much to develop more flavor.
- Evenly Chop Vegetables: This helps them cook at the same rate.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Cooking the vegetables before adding broth brings out their natural sweetness.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste before serving and add more salt or pepper if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 981mg | Potassium: 1790mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 8412IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 5mg
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