Description
Hearty and comforting, this Hamburger Noodle Soup combines tender ground beef, flavorful vegetables, and savory seasonings in a rich tomato-based broth. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a perfect family-friendly dinner for busy weeknights or chilly evenings. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or swap the protein for endless variations.
Ingredients
2 cups egg noodles (or any sturdy pasta)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup sliced carrots
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb lean ground beef
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon basil
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
3 cups beef broth
28 oz can diced tomatoes
8 oz can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook noodles until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables:
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery, and carrots, cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Brown the Ground Beef:
- Add ground beef to the pot, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Once browned, drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add Seasonings and Broth:
- Stir in oregano, basil, seasoned salt, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Add dry onion soup mix, beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and soy sauce.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add Noodles and Serve:
- Stir in cooked noodles and let them heat through for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For extra nutrition, add vegetables like zucchini, green beans, or bell peppers.
Ground turkey or chicken can replace ground beef.
To make it vegetarian, use plant-based crumbles and vegetable broth.
Freeze soup without noodles for up to 3 months, adding freshly cooked noodles when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal per serving
