Name: Classic Hamburger Soup: Hearty, Flavorful, and Family-Friendly Comfort Food
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1½ lbs (680g) ground beef (85/15); 1 large onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes; 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce; 6 cups beef broth; 2 cups Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled & diced; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp smoked paprika; Salt & black pepper to taste; Optional: ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping

Ingredients

Scale

1 tbsp olive oil
1½ lbs (680g) ground beef (85/15)
1 large onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
6 cups beef broth
2 cups Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled & diced
1 cup frozen peas
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional: ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping

Instructions

Brown beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add ground beef; cook until browned, breaking into crumbles. Drain excess fat if needed.
Sauté veggies: Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook 5–6 min until softened. Stir in garlic; cook 30 sec.
Simmer: Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, potatoes, Worcestershire, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low; simmer 20–25 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
Stir in frozen peas; cook 2–3 more minutes.
Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar, if desired. Great with crusty bread or saltine crackers!

Prep Time & Nutrition (per serving, serves 6):