Description
Delightful hamburger noodle soup brings hearty comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Packed with rich ground beef, tender noodles, and savory broth, this classic dish warms souls and satisfies hunger with pure homestyle goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (450 g) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (150 g) frozen peas (optional)
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 6 cups (1.5 liters) beef broth
- 1 (14.5 ounces / 400 g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Pasta:
- 1 cup (100 g) uncooked egg noodles or any small pasta
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a spacious cooking vessel, warm olive oil over medium flame and introduce ground beef. Pulverize the meat into diminutive fragments while cooking until completely browned. Eliminate surplus fat from the protein.
- Incorporate chopped onions into the meaty foundation and sauté until translucent and softened. Introduce minced garlic and allow aromatics to release their fragrant essence for an additional minute.
- Stream beef broth, water, and diced tomatoes with their natural juices into the pot. Thoroughly integrate ingredients, carefully loosening any caramelized remnants adhering to the vessel’s base.
- Infuse the liquid mixture with oregano, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Stir comprehensively and usher the concoction into a gentle simmer.
- When liquid reaches a gentle bubbling state, cascade frozen mixed vegetables and egg noodles into the pot. Gently fold components together, allowing noodles to tenderize and vegetables to warm through approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Sample the soup’s flavor profile, calibrating seasoning with additional salt or pepper according to personal preference. Ensure harmonious taste balance across all ingredients.
- Ladle the steaming, hearty soup into serving vessels. Present immediately while temperature remains optimal, delivering a comforting, nourishing meal perfect for any occasion.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier soup base.
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent an overly greasy texture in the final dish.
- Swap egg noodles with gluten-free pasta for those with wheat sensitivities or celiac conditions.
- Consider adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce for deeper, more complex flavor profile.
- Prep vegetables in advance to streamline cooking process and reduce overall preparation time.
- Freeze leftover soup in portion-sized containers for quick future meals that reheat perfectly.
- Enhance nutritional value by using low-sodium broth and increasing vegetable quantity.
- Experiment with different herbs like thyme or basil to customize the soup’s taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg